The post-bubble economy is an era that requires that we fully accept economical rationality, or in other words, the global standard.
Sovereignty needs to be transferred from the bureaucrats to the consumers.
Companies must bid farewell to the opaque management style of the past. The fact that Nissan and Kanebo, two companies that have continued their opaque style of management, have been forced to make a complete about face is symbolic. Most importantly, in this era of severe competition, companies should improve their profit-seeking functions. Even those companies that have continued to honor the seniority system in order to maintain harmony among their employees can no longer avoid shifting towards meritocracy. Since the company can no longer afford to function as a community, it is important that each businessperson establishes his individuality.