I Do Not Support Team Mirai

Conclusion

I do not support Team Mirai.
Their lack of a clear stance on China, opposition to consumption tax cuts, and support from Hiroyuki Horie—who consistently aligns himself with the Ministry of Finance—make their political position clear to me.

Reasons

There are several fundamental problems with Team Mirai’s policies and political posture.

First, rejecting consumption tax cuts while proposing reductions in social insurance premiums is not a new or original idea.
This exact argument has long been used by the Japan Innovation Party, which ultimately leads to reduced benefits and increased burdens on the elderly and the socially vulnerable.

Second, this approach places Team Mirai in the same ideological lineage as the Japan Innovation Party, which follows the economic philosophy associated with Heizo Takenaka—a model that prioritizes efficiency and fiscal discipline over social stability.

Third, the fact that Team Mirai is supported by　Takafumi Horie (widely known as Horiemon)  is itself revealing.
His worldview emphasizes efficiency, market logic, and individual responsibility, while showing little concern for protecting ordinary people, the elderly, or those in weaker social positions.

Supplementary Remarks

 To be fair, some of Team Mirai’s proposals—such as the use of AI and digital technology—are commendable.
However, these are administrative tools, not a political philosophy.

If a party cannot clearly articulate its political stance—especially on national security, taxation, and social protection—it is no different from young people in Japan who avoid politics altogether.

Japan is entering a period of global instability:
U.S. military actions, such as against Venezuela, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine show that the world is no longer stable or predictable.

A political party without a clear national vision, strategic axis, or understanding of power politics cannot guide the country through the coming challenges.