Dear Prime Minister Aso,
In this era of unprecedented economic turmoil, I urge you to invest in the "human capital" needed to maintain Japan's position as an economic superpower in the 21st century.
Having lived in Japan for nine years and worked closely with Japan's best and brightest young professionals for more than 14 years, I can tell you that Japan's greatest resource is its people. Unfortunately, this resource is dwindling as Japan's population rapidly ages, and its birthrate has fallen well below replacement level.