Japan, the country quickly losing its position amongst the worlds marine transporting countries. Formerly, the pacific saw only the coming and going of American and Japanese merchant ships. Now, however, there has been a "changing of the guards" as Asian NIES countries; China and Panama have taken over the reign of the Pacific. This can't be a good sign for Japan in the 21st century.
Selected Papers No.1(p.4)

A suggestion to maintain the affluence of the 20th century, built on non-recycled resources, through the use of 21st century recycled resources. The greatest potential lies in deep-sea water resources.

Why are we only said to be a littoral race of people, when we are a country surrounded by ocean? Finally, interest in sea navigation is rising, but it's too much to believe that its spread will be nationwide. We need to pave the way for a "Marine University."