citiesabc interview: Minister Naokazu Takemoto, Minister of State for Science and Technology Policy of Japan

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Minister Naokazu Takemoto currently serves as the Minister of State for Science and Technology of Japan, since September 11, 2019. First elected as a Member of the House of Representatives (HR) in the Diet in 2000, Naokazu Takemoto has since then performed different roles and positions within the Japanese government. Minister Naokazu Takemoto is part of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature) as a member of the Liberal Democratic Party.
Originally from Minamikawachi District, Osaka, Naokazu Takemoto graduated from Osaka Prefectural Tomitabayashi High School, Kyoto University Law School, University of California, Berkeley.
Minister #NaokazuTakemoto is responsible for Science and Technology Policy, Intellectual Property Strategy, Cool Japan Strategy, and Space Policy, among others.
Interview Focus:
1. An introduction from Mr. Naokazu Takemoto - background, overview, education…
2. In terms of the highlights, could you tell us a little bit of that work, serving the Japanese government and the differences you saw in the Japanese economy in the last decades?
3. So what would you highlight as a strength of Japan and some of the policies and strategies that Japan has been taking and the part that you are leading?
4. Japan launched Society 5.0 as "A human-centered society that balances economic advancement with the resolution of social problems by a system that highly integrates cyberspace and physical space. Can you elaborate more on this revolutionary concept?
5. What I like about Japan is the balance between tradition and the modernity and innovation of technology. As a decision-maker and part of the government, what do you think are Japan's main strengths?
6. From your experience plus someone who has gone through these changes, what makes Japan so special in terms of history, innovation and culture?
7. COVID-19 is a worldwide crisis, though Japan seems to have managed it well. COVID-19 has accelerated digital transformation. What ways do you envision to redesign Japanese society strategies in terms of digitalisation?
8. What are the main goals that you have in terms of technology and the challenges that you see for the new innovation related specifically with the technology and scientific changes?
9. In terms of your work and science, are there any areas where Japan is internationally working to expand some of its work in the areas of healthcare and wellness.
10. At the moment with all these experiences, what would be the Advice to the young Japanese population and the rest of the world?
11. No country in the world has 2000 years of history that was maintained. All other countries have experienced a downfall or a change. What do you think is Japan’s secret?
12. Japan has some of the most advanced cities in the world. You have Tokyo, Osaka. Could you tell us the innovation of these Smart Cities?
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