2023年度第1回英検1級ライティング

お題 Is investment from foreign companies necessary for the success of Japan’s economy?

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The extent to which financial contribution from foreign companies can contribute to the prosperity of Japanese economy has garnered significant attention among us in modern days. Since the end of World War Ⅱ, it is an undeniable fact that Japan's economy has developed dramatically thanks to commercial alignment with foreign countries. Given this, I firmly believe that monetary donation by foreign companies is an integral part of Japan's economic success.

First and foremost, it is abundantly clear that Japan's economy has been remarkably resilient since the effects of COVID-19 were gradually abated. At the root of this achievement must be investment from foreign firms. For instance, prestigious medical companies like Astra Zeneka have made immeasurable amount of monetary contribution to the development of vaccines which can play pivotal roles in eliminating this infectious disease from our society. Such a benevolence by foreign companies has enabled Japan to greatly alleviate the devastating impacts of COVID-19.  

Additionally, we should attach importance to the widespread influences of globalization. Globalized society has stimulated the unfettered exchange of commercial products and innovative ideas, consequently contributing to the drastic advancement of global economy. Japan's economic accomplishment can be applicable to this example. The ubiquity of fast food chains like Macdonald stands out as a case in point. Foreign companies' expansion into Japanese market entails huge quantity of finance. This proactive foray cultivates Japanese citizens' abilities to digest western cultures, thereby fostering interdependence between countries in a positive manner.  Therefore, it has resulted in substantial consumption of commercial goods imported from foreign nations, which can serve as a main precursor for Japan's economic growth.

Another major justification for bolstering my argument is that the rapid emergence of social media has fundamentally transformed the way many people display their innermost beliefs or thoughts. Unless foreign companies make a significant investment in the invention of social apps, the idea that Japanese people can witness international matters cannot be feasible. With the development of Twitter, Facebook and instagram, it is possible for us to voice our opinions over what is happening in our society.  This tendency is a favorable trend because general citizens can have a say in the reform of existing laws or political systems. If we can make a radical alteration to old-fashioned policies through the effective use of social apps, it offers the prospect of more participation in political elections. This promising expectation has the potential to remedy bureaucratic Japanese political structure, possibly leading to the improvement of Japanese economic picture.

In summary, it can be claimed that financial donation from foreign companies exerts beneficial impacts on the development of Japanese economy for the three above-mentioned reasons.