338 The Oldest Nation

“The Oldest Nation”

From Emperor Jimmu’s ascension to the throne 2,680 years ago,
To now, under the reign of Emperor Naruhito, the 126th Emperor of Japan,
Japan is the oldest nation in the world with the same ethnicity.

The value of Japan lies not in its age,
But in the high value inherent
In its history and culture.

Japan has had a spirit of tolerance since ancient times.
In the Heian period (794-1185), Japanese success
Was based on the principles of “Japanese spirit, Chinese talent”
And in recent years, “Japanese spirit, Western talent”.
Japan actively adopts strengths from other countries,
Such as religion, academics, knowledge, and technology,
And implement them in a Japanese manner.

Herein lies Japan’s unique harmony and development.

The key to this has been education.
By the end of the Edo period,
The literacy rate in Japan was the highest in the world.
The people of that time knew what was important.
That is why the Meiji Restoration was such a success.

When times change drastically it is important to have
A public with high awareness and a people with a strong spirit.

Now that the U.S. and China have entered the Second Cold War,
Japan’s politicians are being tested once again.
Even a child can understand what decisions should be made,
But the politicians have gone astray,
Even the top executives in the business world
Are unable to make decisions calmly.

The people have already made the right decision, but…