My View of the Significance Behind Takeru Sato's Visit to the Philippines

Takeru Sato, Emi Takei and Munetaki Aoi during their visit last August 7, 2014 in the Philippines.  The three of them were awarded as "Cultural Friendship Ambassadors" between Japan and the Philippines.  I do have a perceived significance behind this event.  This is just my series of assumptions but I hope I have spoken my mind about the visit.  I was happy to see them on TV even if I'll never see them in person.


The event at SM Mandaluyong where they greeted lots of Rurouni Kenshiners.  While I wasn't there at the event, I simply viewed the crowded event as a possible sign that Failipino entertainment has declined.  On the othe rhand, I was thinking this was also another sign of Japanese-Filipino friendship.  Imperial Japan which took over the Philippines and some Asian countries during World War 2 had already long died and it's Modern Japan/Philippines alliance.  The event may also be a learning experience for Filipino script writers and directors on how to do quality filming and script-writing.  A lot of Philippine made entertainment that enters the Imperial Manila Film Festival is nothing more than a series of garbage year after year, heck even the comedy already falls flat compared to classic Filipino comedy during the days of the late Rodolfo Quizon aka Dolphy and other classic stars.


Most important cultural exchange.  Takeru Sato was impressed of the passionate reception of Filipinos in spite of the existence of annoying leftists (who may have been blocked from entering) to Pinoy pridists.  Yes Filipino Community, not Pinoy Community or Failipino Community but FILIPINO Community.  I was thankful no Pinoy pridists ever got to intervene with the event.  Takeru Sato hopes to bring in more Japanese movies to the Philippines though I also hope this- more J-Drama into the Philippines based on demand.  While returning Super Sentai may be a dim picture plus, J-Drama is more popular than Tokusatsu (while Kamen Rider gets occasionally aired) and Anime when it comes to Japanese entertainment ratings.  To be honest though, I don't like dubs but at least, get it introduced through legitimately subbed DVDs.


Outside Takeru Sato's dreams, I just thought the Filipino companies can learn the 5 S system which is Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize and Sustain.  Modern Japan succeeded not only because of its open and well-regulated economy but also because of 5S.  Putting things in order, setting things in order, cleanliness (shine), setting high standards and cleanliness is not only applicable to Japan but anywhere.  If Filipino firms value sorting things, setting things in order, cleanliness of their work places, setting high standards and sustenance then it would be easy to "Buy Filipino".  For buying domestic products it's always "Buy Filipino, Not Pinoy!"