Originally published on April 17, 2018.
This chapter raises the issue that, while national public employees are subject to strict restrictions and penalties regarding political activity, local public employees are not subject to equally strict penalties.
Given the reality that there were about 580,000 national public employees compared with about 2.73 million local public employees, it argues that local public employees as well should be subject to regulations and penalties comparable to those imposed on national public employees.
It also touches on Jichirō’s involvement with foreign forces.

2019-04-16
According to the National Personnel Authority, as of Heisei 29 (2017), there were about 580,000 national public employees, whereas there were about 2.73 million local public employees.
It is obvious at a glance which side has the greater influence.

This is a chapter I published on 2018-04-17 under the title:
“At the very least, local public employees too should be subject to penalties comparable to those for national public employees.”
What follows is a continuation of the previous chapter.
Meanwhile, national public employees are prohibited from engaging in political activities under Article 102, Paragraph 2 of the National Public Service Act, and penalties are also prescribed for violations.
Under Article 82 of the same law, they are subject to disciplinary measures, including dismissal, suspension, salary reduction, reprimand, admonition, and severe warning.
Under Article 110, Paragraph 1, Item 19 of the same law, they may also be subject to criminal punishment, including imprisonment for up to three years or a fine of up to 100,000 yen.
The prohibited acts are as follows.
“Employees shall not, for a political party or for political purposes, solicit or receive donations or other benefits, or be involved in such acts by whatever means, nor, except for the exercise of the right to vote, engage in political acts prescribed by National Personnel Authority rules.”
The restrictions on political acts by national public employees are as follows.
Support for or opposition to a specific political party.
Support for or opposition to a specific candidate in a public election.
Support for or opposition to a particular cabinet.
Obstruction of policies decided by national institutions and the like.
Use of one’s official title, authority, or public or private influence.
Receiving assessments, donations, and the like.
Soliciting votes in public elections.
Planning, leading, or directing signature campaigns.
Planning or organizing demonstrations and other protest activities.
Issuing, posting, or distributing documents with political purposes.
Forming a political party or assuming an executive position in one.
Soliciting others to become members of a political party.
According to the National Personnel Authority, as of Heisei 29 (2017), there were about 580,000 national public employees, whereas there were about 2.73 million local public employees.
It is obvious at a glance which side has the greater influence.
At the very least, local public employees too should be subject to penalties comparable to those for national public employees.
The sections concerning the Local Public Service Act and the National Public Service Act were written with reference to Chotto Mate!! Jichi Kihon Jōrei by Haruki Murata, published by our company.
I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude.
North Korea and Jichirō.
As can also be seen in Jichirō’s policy collection, under “Efforts to establish the human rights of foreign residents” and “Efforts toward international solidarity centered on the Asia-Pacific region,” it states:
“1. We will promote exchanges with the All-China Federation of Trade Unions and seek to build a common foundation regarding the ideals of peace, friendship, human rights, and decent work.
2. Toward the establishment of basic labor rights for public-sector workers in South Korea, we will place importance on joint Japan-Korea struggles and solidarity, and strive to strengthen the movements of public-sector workers in the East Asia-Pacific region.”
As this shows, Jichirō is actively involved with foreign forces.