Opinion Poll - 3
This opinion poll was conducted from 2000 to 2005
and has been finished
Thank you very much for cooperation
1. Gender
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100.0 |
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100.0 |
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100.0 |
A. Female |
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B. Male
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2. Age
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100.0 |
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100.0 |
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100.0 |
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100.0 |
0 - 9 |
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10 - 14 |
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15 - 19 |
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50.0 |
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20 - 24 |
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25 - 29 |
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30 - 34 |
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35 - 39 |
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40 - 44 |
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100.0 |
45 - 49 |
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100.0 |
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50 - 54 |
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50.0 |
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55 - 59 |
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60 - 64 |
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65 - 69 |
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70 - 74 |
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75 - 79 |
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3. Country
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Total |
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100.0 |
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100.0 |
4 |
100.0 |
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100.0 |
Japan |
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100.0 |
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100.0 |
4 |
100.0 |
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100.0 |
USA |
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4. Occupation
Year |
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Total |
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100.0 |
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2 |
100.0 |
4 |
100.0 |
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100.0 |
A. Company Employee |
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100.0 |
B. Management & Administration |
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C. Central or Regional Government Official |
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D. Medical Care |
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E. Education |
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100.0 |
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F. Self-Management |
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25.0 |
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G. Free Agent |
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H. Student or Pupil |
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100.0 |
2 |
50.0 |
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I. Part Timer |
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J. Full Time Housewife |
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25.0 |
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K. Unemployed |
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L. Others. If you choose this, please explain
it. |
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No Answer |
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Comment:
High school student (2003)
5. How do you think about the financial debt
which has amounted to 130% of GDP (Gross
Domestic Product)?
Year |
2000 |
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2001 |
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2002 |
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2003 |
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2004 |
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2005 |
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Total |
1 |
100.0 |
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2 |
100.0 |
4 |
100.0 |
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1 |
100.0 |
A. It should be returned steadily and it
is possible. |
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50.0 |
2 |
50.0 |
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100.0 |
B. Injection of public fund into banks by
the deficit finance and cancellation of debt
of construction companies are same as the
Tokuseirei (an order to cancel the debt).
So it is the age when a political system
is to fall. Namely, there will be a political
change such as the fall of system of Liberal
Democratic Party, which is centered around
the Emperor System, and an introduction of
President System. |
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100.0 |
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25.0 |
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C. Others. If you choose this, please explain
it. |
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50.0 |
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25.0 |
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No Answer |
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Comment:
I do not know well about economy.
C. I do not know. (2003)
6. How do you think about the US-Japan Security
Treaty?
Year |
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2001 |
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2002 |
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2003 |
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2004 |
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2005 |
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Total |
1 |
100.0 |
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2 |
100.0 |
4 |
100.0 |
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1 |
100.0 |
A. The Security Treaty is necessary for Japan.
So it should be maintained. |
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B. If the military force of foreign country
stays in the country, it means that Japan
is a colony. The Security Treaty should be
denounced as soon as possible. With regard
to the defense of country, Japan should respect
the United Nations. |
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1 |
50.0 |
2 |
50.0 |
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1 |
100.0 |
C. Same as B. But if the US army withdraws
from Japan, coup like 5.15 Incident or 2.26
Incident may occur and Japan may proceed
to militarism. So the Emperor System should
be abolished and the President System should
be introduced before denouncing the Security
Treaty. |
1 |
100.0 |
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1 |
25.0 |
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D. Others. If you choose this, please explain
it. |
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1 |
50.0 |
1 |
25.0 |
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No Answer |
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Comment:
Basically, I support B. But I do not think
that Japan is a colony.
B. Effort of disarmament of army of each
country and effort of transfer to United
Nations police army are necessary. (2003)
D. US-Japan Security Treaty is to be phased
out. After that, Japan will abide by the
Constitution of Japan.(2003)
B. After the war, when Japan made constitution,
Japan had made it with the self-examination
"Japan will never repeat the absurd
war like this." But, allowing the
troop of foreign country to stay
in the country is like that Japan is tolerating the war.
With self-examination that Japan had gave
terrible damage to Asian regions and as the only
country in the world that knows the pain
of nuclear bomb, Japan should definitely
declare the peace state and show an example
to all over the world.(2003)
7. What political system of Japan do you
support?
Year |
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2002 |
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2004 |
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2005 |
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Total |
1 |
100.0 |
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2 |
100.0 |
4 |
100.0 |
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1 |
100.0 |
A. Emperor System in which the Emperor is
the symbol of Japan and does not rule Japan.
This is the present system of Japan. |
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B. Same as A. But the Prime Minister is publicly
elected by people. |
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50.0 |
2 |
50.0 |
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C. The President System in which the president
is directly elected by people. This system
is similar to that of USA. In this case,
the Emperor System is abolished but the Emperor
shifts into the private sector and is respected
by the custom of society. It is like Pope
of Vatican.
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1 |
100.0 |
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1 |
25.0 |
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100.0 |
D. Others. If you choose this, please explain
it. |
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50.0 |
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25.0 |
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Comment:
President System. Emperor System is completely abolished.
Emperor should spend life same as ordinary
citizen. It is not necessary to respect
Emperor.
C. But, a right of military command
is not given to the President. (2003)
D. Abolish the Emperor System. Head of state
like the President is not necessary.(2003)
8. How do you think about the abduction of
people including Japanese by North Korea?
Year |
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1 |
100.0 |
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100.0 |
4 |
100.0 |
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1 |
100.0 |
A. Japan should negotiate patiently as before. |
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100.0 |
2 |
50.0 |
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B. Japan's attitude is too weak. Japan should
not give aide such as foods until the kidnapped
people are released. Furthermore, Japan should
appeal to the United Nations. |
1 |
100.0 |
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25.0 |
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100.0 |
C. Japan should take military action to save
the kidnapped people.
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D. Others. If you choose this, please explain
it. |
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25.0 |
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Comment:
D. While trying A, we should appeal to the
United Nations.(2003)
B. But, with regard to the aid of food,
the aid does not reach people who are really in
need of food whether or not the
aide is stopped. So, it is no good to use
the food as a tool of negotiation because
it will enhance anti-Japan sentiment of
North Korea and make the problem more
difficult to solve.(2003)
9. How do you think about the unification
of Korean Peninsula?
Year |
2000 |
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2002 |
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2003 |
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2004 |
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2005 |
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Total |
1 |
100.0 |
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2 |
100.0 |
4 |
100.0 |
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1 |
100.0 |
A. We should observe as before. |
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50.0 |
2 |
50.0 |
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100.0 |
B. Unification election should be tried.
If it is assured in advance that leaders
of North Korea will not be punished or status
and assets will be maintained after the unification,
North Korea may accept the unification election. |
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100.0 |
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50.0 |
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C. We should unify Korea by advancing militarily. |
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D. Others. If you choose this, please explain
it. |
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50.0 |
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No Answer |
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Comment:
D. After the bombing of information and culture
(to require liberalization of receiving radio
and TV in exchange for economic assistance),
unification election. (2003)
D. I think that the most desirable way
is that people in North Korea carry
out the revolution, South Korea beats
the present government by assisting
the side of people, and people implement the
unification election. Observing the
situation without doing anything will
not bring improvement. Unification by compromising
with leaders of North Korea will
not be the emancipation of North Korea
in a true sense. Military intervention under
present situation will make people admire
"Shogun (Kim Jong-Il)" like Japanese
in the World War II and this may lead to
the nuclear war.(2003)
10. What political system of the world do
you support?
Year |
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100.0 |
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100.0 |
4 |
100.0 |
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100.0 |
A. Present System in which the United Nations
plays the central role. In this case, United
Nations can be strengthened and democratized. |
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B. A system between A and C. Namely, the
Federation System where the independence
of each country is maintained. |
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100.0 |
2 |
50.0 |
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C. World Government System in which the member
of world parliament is elected in proportion
to population as written in the top page
of World Party. |
1 |
100.0 |
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25.0 |
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100.0 |
D. Others. If you choose this, please explain
it. |
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25.0 |
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No Answer |
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11. There is an idea of International Party
to establish the World Government or to tackle other
problems. How do you think about the
International Party?
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2000 |
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2003 |
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1 |
100.0 |
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2 |
100.0 |
4 |
100.0 |
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100.0 |
A. It will be useless. |
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B. It is worthwhile trying. |
1 |
100.0 |
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2 |
100.0 |
3 |
75.0 |
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1 |
100.0 |
C. Others. If you choose this, please explain
it. |
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No Answer |
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25.0 |
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12. There is an idea called Mahatma Gandhi
Initiative. This policy is based on the policy
of Mahatma Gandhi who lead India to independence
by the policy of Non-Violence and Disobedience.
Weak countries like non-nuclear states can
unite together and insist their opinions
against powerful countries. For example,
they can set up tariff barriers against nuclear
states or can boycott the products of nuclear
states. How do you think about this idea?
Year |
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2003 |
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100.0 |
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2 |
100.0 |
4 |
100.0 |
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100.0 |
A. It will be useless. |
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50.0 |
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B. It is worthwhile trying. |
1 |
100.0 |
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50.0 |
3 |
75.0 |
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1 |
100.0 |
C. Others. If you choose this, please explain
it. |
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No Answer |
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25.0 |
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Comment:
B. But, if we do not do it deliberately,
USA may , as it is a spoilt child, go to
war saying it cannot do as it wishes..(2003)
13. What is the best way to eradicate the
poverty?
Year |
2000 |
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2001 |
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2002 |
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2003 |
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Total |
1 |
100.0 |
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2 |
100.0 |
4 |
100.0 |
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1 |
100.0 |
A. The best way is to establish the World
Government. |
1 |
100.0 |
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50.0 |
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1 |
100.0 |
B. The best way is to introduce the communism. |
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C. The best way is to set up the trade barriers
in poor countries against advanced countries. |
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D. Others. If you choose this, please explain
it. |
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100.0 |
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25.0 |
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No Answer |
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25.0 |
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Comment:
Economic assistance of developed countries.
It seems that thing like World Government
is necessary. But I cannot judge whether
it is best or not because further poverty
may result depending on the content of government.
More concrete idea of World Government and
vision for the establishment of World Government
are necessary.
D. All the people respect the basic human
rights. Construct the social structure without
racism, sexism, discrimination of handicapped persons,
etc. At present, as a whole, I think that
still there is a discrimination against
developing countries by advanced countries.
It appears that there is a racism at the
bottom of it.(2003)
Opinion Poll - 2
This opinion poll was conducted in February
- May 2000 and had been finished
Thank you very much for cooperation
This opinion poll was conducted by asking
people on the street for cooperation. The
people were all strangers. The methods such
as visiting home or making a phone call were
not adopted in order to get the true opinion.
The questionnaire was handed to answerers
and the answerers wrote the answers as they
like. Period was February - March 2000 and
places were Ueno Park, Sumida Park, Yoyogi
Park, Shinjuku Park, Ikebukuro, Sumida River,
Shinagawa, Tama River, Omotesando, Hibiya
Park, Suidobashi, etc. which are all in Tokyo.
I asked about 800 people and got cooperation
from 42 people. The number 42 cannot be said
plenty. But it seemed that the result would
not change largely even if the number of
samples were increased. So the poll was finished.
Incidentally, some answerers chose more than
one answer for one question.
Thank you very much for cooperation.
1. What is the gender?
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Total |
42 |
100.0 |
A. Female |
12 |
28.6 |
B. Male |
30 |
71.4 |
No Answer |
0 |
0.0 |
2. How old are you?
|
Number |
% |
Total |
42 |
100.0 |
0 - 9 |
0 |
0.0 |
10 - 14 |
0 |
0.0 |
15 - 19 |
6 |
14.3 |
20 - 24 |
6 |
14.3 |
25 - 29 |
8 |
19.0 |
30 - 34 |
3 |
7.1 |
35 - 39 |
7 |
16.7 |
40 - 44 |
0 |
0.0 |
45 - 49 |
0 |
0.0 |
50 - 54 |
3 |
7.1 |
55 - 59 |
2 |
4.8 |
60 - 64 |
5 |
11.9 |
65 - 69 |
2 |
4.8 |
70 - 74 |
0 |
0.0 |
75 - 79 |
0 |
0.0 |
80 - |
0 |
0.0 |
No Answer |
0 |
0.0 |
3. What is your occupation?
|
Number |
% |
Total |
45 |
100.0 |
A. Company Employee |
13 |
28.9 |
B. Management & Administration |
2 |
4.4 |
C. Central or Regional Government Official |
0 |
0.0 |
D. Medical Care |
0 |
0.0 |
E. Education |
0 |
0.0 |
F. Self-Management |
2 |
4.4 |
G. Free Agent |
3 |
6.7 |
H. Student or Pupil |
11 |
24.4 |
I. Part Timer |
2 |
4.4 |
J. Full Time Housewife |
0 |
0.0 |
K. Unemployed |
8 |
17.8 |
L. Others: Rental Mansion |
4 |
8.9 |
No Answer |
0 |
0.0 |
4. How do you think about the US-Japan Security
Treaty?
|
Number |
% |
Total |
42 |
100.0 |
A. The Security Treaty is necessary for Japan.
So it should be maintained. |
24 |
57.1 |
B. If the military force of foreign country
stays in the country, it means that Japan
is a colony. The Security Treaty should be
denounced as soon as possible. With regard
to the defense of country, Japan should respect
the United Nations. |
7 |
16.7 |
C. Same as B. But if the US army withdraws
from Japan, coup like 5.15 Incident
or 2.26
Incident may occur and Japan may proceed
to militarism. So the Emperor System
should
be abolished and the President System
should
be introduced before denouncing the
Security
Treaty. |
1 |
2.4 |
D. Others. |
9 |
21.4 |
No Answer |
1 |
2.4 |
Comment:
If it is useful for the establishment of
democracy in Asia in a true sense. (The
answerer selected "A.")
5. What political system of Japan do you
support?
|
Number |
% |
Total |
42 |
100.0 |
A. Present Emperor System in which the Emperor
is the symbol of Japan and does not rule
Japan. |
15 |
35.7 |
B. Publicly elected Prime Minister System
in which people elect the Prime Minister
directly. |
21 |
50.0 |
C. The Emperor System is abolished and the
President System is introduced. |
2 |
4.8 |
D. Others. |
3 |
7.1 |
No Answer |
1 |
2.4 |
6. How do you think about the financial debt
which has amounted to 130% of GDP (Gross
Domestic Product)?
|
Number |
% |
Total |
42 |
100.0 |
A. It should be returned steadily and it
is possible. |
23 |
54.8 |
B. Injection of public fund into banks by
the deficit finance and distribution of budget
into public utility are same as the Tokuseirei
(an order to cancel the debt). So it is the
age when a political system is to fall. Namely,
it is the age when the system centered around
the Liberal Democratic Party, which is based
on the Emperor System, falls and the President
System is introduced. |
4 |
9.5 |
C. Others: Cancellation by adjustment inflation. |
12 |
28.6 |
No Answer |
3 |
7.1 |
Comment:
(At present) No ways and means. (Answerer
did not select answer.)
7. How do you think about the abduction of
Japanese by North Korea?
|
Total |
% |
Total |
47 |
100.0 |
A. Japan should negotiate patiently as before. |
13 |
27.7 |
B. Japan's attitude is too weak. Japan should
not give aide such as foods until the kidnapped
people are released. |
16 |
34.0 |
C. Japan should appeal to the United Nations. |
11 |
23.4 |
D. Others. |
5 |
10.6 |
No Answer |
2 |
4.3 |
Comment:
Japan should negotiate even if the kidnapped
people must be exchanged with foods, money,
and commodities. (Answerer selected "D.")
8. How do you think about the unification
of Korean Peninsula?
|
Number |
% |
Total |
44 |
100.0 |
A. We should observe as before. |
23 |
52.3 |
B. We should unify Korea by advancing militarily. |
0 |
0.0 |
C. Unification election should be tried.
If it is assured in advance that leaders
of North Korea will not be punished or assets
will not be confiscated after the unification,
North Korea may accept the unification election. |
12 |
27.3 |
D. Others. |
7 |
15.9 |
No Answer |
2 |
4.5 |
Comment:
North Korea should be crushed. (Protection
of people should be done.) (Answerer selected
"D.")
9. What political system of the world do
you support?
|
Number |
% |
Total |
43 |
100.0 |
A. Present System in which the United Nations
plays the central role. |
18 |
41.9 |
B. A system like between A and C. Namely,
a moderate Federation System where
the independence
of each country is maintained. |
11 |
25.6 |
C. World Government System in which the member
of world parliament is elected in proportion
to population. |
3 |
7.0 |
D. Other system. |
8 |
18.6 |
No Answer |
3 |
7.0 |
10. What policy in Japan or the world do
you expect? Or, please write your opinion
if any.
|
Number |
% |
Total |
42 |
100.0 |
Answer:
A policy without killing people as far as
possible.
Cooperation in a true sense with Taiwan,
Philippine, South Korea, etc. should be made.
Creating a world without the disparity in
wealth and full of joy.
Are politicians really working for human
beings and the world?
A system in which the world can coexist.
Reducing the disparity in wealth among countries
as far as possible.
Improvement of physical constitution!!
No interest in the politics without
people. |
7 |
16.7 |
No Answer |
35 |
83.3 |
Opinion Poll - 1
This opinion poll was conducted in 1999-2000
and had been finished in June 2000
Thank yo very much for cooperation
The answers were sent by E-mail. "Opinion
Poll - 3" is a same type of poll with
new questions.
About Answerer
1. Gender
Year |
1999 |
|
2000 |
|
|
Number |
% |
Number |
% |
Total |
3 |
100.0 |
2 |
100.0 |
A. Female |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
0.0 |
B. Male
|
3
|
100.0
|
2 |
100.0 |
2. Age
Year |
1999 |
|
2000 |
|
|
Number |
% |
Number |
% |
Total |
3 |
100.0 |
2 |
100.0 |
0 - 9 |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
0.0 |
10 - 14 |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
0.0 |
15 - 19 |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
0.0 |
20 - 24 |
1 |
33.3 |
1 |
50.0 |
25 - 29 |
1 |
33.3 |
1 |
50.0 |
30 - 34 |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
0.0 |
35 - 39 |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
0.0 |
40 - 44 |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
0.0 |
45 - 49 |
1 |
33.3 |
0 |
0.0 |
50 - 54 |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
0.0 |
55 - 59 |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
0.0 |
60 - 64 |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
0.0 |
65 - 69 |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
0.0 |
70 - 74 |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
0.0 |
75 - 79 |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
0.0 |
80 - |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
0.0 |
3. Country
Year |
1999 |
|
2000 |
|
|
Number |
% |
Number |
% |
Total |
3 |
100.0 |
2 |
100.0 |
Japan |
3 |
100.0 |
1 |
50.0 |
USA |
|
|
1 |
50.0 |
|
|
|
|
|
Note:
Answerer of USA is residing in Japan.
4. Occupation
Year |
1999 |
|
2000 |
|
|
Number |
% |
Number |
% |
Total |
3 |
100.0 |
2 |
100.0 |
Education Related |
1 |
33.3 |
1 |
50.0 |
Student |
1 |
33.3 |
0 |
0.0 |
Professional School |
0 |
0.0 |
1 |
50.0 |
No Answer |
1 |
33.3 |
0 |
0.0 |
Domestic Policy of Japan
1. What political system of Japan do you
support?
A. Emperor System in which the Emperor is
the head of state and rules Japan. This is
the system of Japan before World War II.
B. Emperor System in which the Emperor is
the symbol of Japan and does not rule Japan.
This is the present system of Japan.
C. The President System in which the president
is directly elected by people. This system
is similar to that of USA.
D. Other System. If you choose this, please
explain it.
Year |
1999 |
|
2000 |
|
|
Number |
% |
Number |
% |
Total |
3 |
100.0 |
2 |
100.0 |
A |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
0.0 |
B |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
0.0 |
C |
3 |
100.0 |
1 |
50.0 |
D |
0 |
0.0 |
1 |
50.0 |
Comment:
I selected "C" because I hope that
the will of people is reflected. And the
establishment of two major party system is
desirable.
For a long time until now, Japan has been
maintaining the dual power structure
based on the Emperor family and Shogun family
(In Muromachi period and Edo period, Emperor
system was just a name). Personally I
think the system should be, according to
Japanese spirit of harmony, one which is
close to the Swiss parliamentary system
without the head of state. But I think the
President system should be introduced as
shock therapy in order to improve the lack
of leadership of Prime Minister which
is caused by the dual power structure. I
think, if the Emperor system is abolished
and the President is placed in the position
of the head of state, anyone who is sworn
in as President will have to realize the
responsibility of leader and it is impossible to
make Japanese leaders realize their responsibility without
driving them to that extent. At present,
we cannot expect strong leadership of
Prime Minister from superficial reform such
as establishment of two-party system based
on the introduction of small electoral
district and converting the election of party
president into the virtual introduction
of publicly elected Prime Minister system.
I support the current system with one exception:
the Prime Minister should be elected by popular
vote. At this time, the PM is responsible
only to his party and not to the will of
the people.
2. What economic system of Japan do you support?
A. Liberal Economic System in which the economy
is similar to that of Japan or USA.
B. Communism System in which the economy
is similar to that of China.
C. Other System. If you choose this, please
explain it.
Year |
1999 |
|
2000 |
|
|
Number |
% |
Number |
% |
Total |
3 |
100.0 |
2 |
100.0 |
A |
3 |
100.0 |
2 |
100.0 |
B |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
0.0 |
C |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
0.0 |
Comment:
The communism is ideal if it is possible.
But it is no more than an ideal at present
situation.
I selected "A," but social democracy
which implement hospitable social security is
ideal. Revisionist capitalism is preferable.
I don't think the Japanese and American systems
are very similar. In Japan, the government
"suggest" (via the Ministry of
International Trade and Industry) in which
way businesses should operate. In the US,
businesses respond to customer demand, therefore
letting the market dictate products and services.
3. What is the most serious problem in Japan
for you ?
Answer:
Corrupted political structure and its way
of thought. Security problem.
Just political reform. Political reform is
possible only in a period like now in
which eyes of nation gather to one mind due
to the serious recession. It is the time
to have a highly hot argument about new national
system for coming 100 years.
The presence of US military personnel in
Okinawa.
4. What policy in Japan do you expect most
urgently?
Answer:
Present problem should be solved before the
discussion on the policy. What should be
done is recognized but the political structure
is a bottleneck to prevent it. Establishment
of security system.
Introduction of president system and
abolition of Emperor system
US forces must be pulled out of Japan altogether and
the US-Japan Security Treaty should be abolished.
The Emperor should make a formal apology
and Japan should set out to forge a mutual
defense treaty with S. Korea.
5. If you have any opinion for Japan, please
write it
Answer:
There are lots. First of all, The appearance
of a leader of practical type who does not
mince his words, and to make a structure
which can elect the leader without any relation
to the faction or to the common sense in
Nagata Town.
With regard to the publicly elected prime
minister system, argument assuming the existence
of Emperor system is not acceptable.
It should be argued without assuming the
Emperor system.
International Policy
1. What political system of the world do
you support?
A. Present System in which the United Nations
plays the central role.
B. A system between A and C. Namely, the
federation system where the independence
of each country is maintained.
C. World Government System in which the member
of world parliament is elected in proportion
to population as written in the top page
of World Party.
D. Other System. If you choose this, please
explain it.
Year |
1999 |
|
2000 |
|
|
Number |
% |
Number |
% |
Total |
3 |
100.0 |
2 |
100.0 |
A |
0 |
0.0 |
1 |
50.0 |
B |
1 |
33.3 |
0 |
0.0 |
C |
2 |
66.7 |
1 |
50.0 |
D |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
0.0 |
Comment:
How about putting A close to C gradually?
It is desirable to shift From A to C slowly.
I would support a more powerful United Nations
that would have the courage to stand up to
the US. It is also important for the United
Nations to establish "branch offices"
in different regions. For example, a UN office
in Europe, one South America, the Middle
East, Africa, and Asia. I am currently part
of an organization trying to bring the East
Asian branch of the UN to Okinawa.
2. What economic system of the world do you
support?
A. Liberal Economic System in which the economy
is similar to that of Japan or USA.
B. Communism System in which the economy
is similar to that of China.
C. Other System. If you choose this, please
explain it.
Year |
1999 |
|
2000 |
|
|
Number |
% |
Number |
% |
Total |
3 |
100.0 |
2 |
100.0 |
A |
3 |
100.0 |
2 |
100.0 |
B |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
0.0 |
C |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
0.0 |
3. What is the most serious problem in the
world for you ?
Answer:
As a matter of course, war, conflict, and
trouble. Local dispute.
Ethnic and religious conflict. These must
be prevented. Unnecessary bloodshed
should be prevented.
The worldwide presence of US military forces.
4. What policy in the world do you expect
most urgently?
Answer:
Establishment of permanent U.N. forces.
Population explosion, settlement of hood
problem
5. If you have any opinion for the world,
please write it
Answer:
The reason why the function of United Nations
does not work well seems to be that United
Nations does not have a sanction power. It
seems that the key to settle the local dispute
in Middle East lies in this point.
How about stopping believing blindly
the world justice based on the initiative
by USA? We, Japanese, should listen to the
voice of Islamic and African countries.
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