和泉 大樹（Daiki Izumi）

Japan’s effective tax burden exceeds 50%. What is the true nature of the “de facto tax hikes” the government is hiding? A clear explanation of the top three egregious tax hikes: child-rearing support payments, the Special Income Tax for Reconstruction, and the Forest Environment Tax.

A Comprehensive Explanation of the True Nature of Japan’s 1,200 Trillion Yen National Debt. We clearly explain the mechanics of government bonds, the truths the Ministry of Finance won’t tell you, and the mechanism of credit creation, setting the record straight on common misconceptions about the Japanese economy.

Why aren’t global companies like Toyota and Sony emerging from Japan today? By comparing the period of rapid economic growth with the present day, this article explains three decisive differences revealed by the data: “a shift in the nature of the ‘hungry spirit,’” “a reversal in demographic structure,” and “systemic fatigue in the education system.” We explore clues for breaking through the stagnation of the Japanese economy.

Why doesn’t life get any easier even when wages rise? Drawing on statistics from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications and Teikoku Databank, we uncover the reality of the “structural inflation” plaguing Japan. We provide a detailed explanation of the rising Engel coefficient—which is squeezing food budgets—companies’ low rate of passing on price increases, and the mechanism of “hidden tax hikes” that are eroding household finances. We delve into the essence of the economic hardships facing modern Japan—problems that cannot be solved by mere efforts to save money.