Vision of Japan 2020 -Nation of Vibrant Young People, Looked upon by the World with High Expectations-

January 11, 2011

Masamitsu Sakurai
Chairman, Keizai Doyukai

Main Points: Transforming Crisis into Opportunity: Head-on Attack for Clean Breakthrough Vision for Japan in 2020

Part1. Restoration of Japan: Rebuilding Japan by 2020

1. Key to Rebuilding Japan: Ten Decisions and Actions
   Now is the time for committed national leaders to take bold decisions and actions
2. Japan's Myriad Problems: Current Conditions
   Postponement of reform worsening the turmoil--making a new start from a position of strength
3. Our Vision for Japan
   A country that motivates and gives hope to its young people
   A nation that contributes positively to international society and is widely trusted

Reference: Need for Unified Fiscal, Social Security, and Economic Reforms

Part2. Plan for Rebuilding Japan:
Vision and Policies by Sector (Japanese version only)
(Translation of this chapter has been omitted.)

1. Rebuilding the Governing System
   [1] Doshu System Based on Regional Autonomy
   [2] Political Reform
   [3] Administrative Reform
   [4] Judicial Reform
   Principal Processes: Rebuilding the Governing System
2. Achieving Fiscal Soundness and Rebuilding Social Security
   [5] Fiscal and Tax Reform
   [6] Local Tax Reform
   [7] Social Security Reform
   Principal Processes: Achieving Fiscal Soundness and Rebuilding Social Security
3. Rehabilitating the Economy and Strengthening the Foundations of Growth
   [8]Strategies for Economic Growth
   A: Four Strategic Growth Areas
   《1》Globalization
   《2》Countermeasures to Declining Birthrates and Aging of Society
   《3》Building a Low-Carbon Society
   《4》Local and Regional Revitalization
   B: Reforming Five Aspects of Growth Infrastructure
   《5》Private-Sector Initiative
   《6》Local and Regional Initiative
   《7》Internal Globalization
   《8》Innovation (Science and Technology, Finance, ICT)
   《9》Human Resources
   Principal Processes: Rehabilitating the Economy and Strengthening the Foundations of Growth
4. Contributing to Global Peace and Prosperity
   [9]Comprehensive Diplomatic Strategies
   Principal Processes: Contributing to Global Peace and Prosperity

Part3. Corporate Transformation for Realizing Vision for Future of Japan

1. Current Challenges Facing Businesses
2. Role and Responsibilities of Businesses in Realizing Vision for Future of Japan
3. Key to Corporate Transformation: Ten Decisions and Actions

Japanese version