A sense of privilege among journalists in major media companies

I have annoyed a sense of privilege in media industry. What kind of privilege? Well, when you read articles on movies introducing newly released, I can feel some sort of negative vibes... sorry for abstract expression. I feel like I can see the behind process to publish those types of articles.

When I read an interview with Michael Moore recently, I have noticed that it is a timing to release his latest movie. That is why he came to Japan, and there were some "coordinators" to put articles on him as advertisement. Yes, advertisement.

I agree that Michael's points of view is interesting, and I want to read what he is trying to reveal or think for his next. At the same time, I start to guess the writer may communicate the people in advertisement agencies, who show the movie before releasing. And it is always for free. They tend to say "if you don't see this movie before interview, we cannot allow you to have an interview with him". In addition, they may say after reading articles, "your article is too small even we provide long interview time so we will reconsider your offer next time".

Friday is just the day before newly releasing new films. When you see the newspapers evening editions, you can see many movie articles. The writers actually write movie articles including interviews with celebrities. This is the privilege. They can meet and talk with celebs, and sometimes get signs from celebs.

But, is it really important to collect information on newly films especially major movie companies? What about the small but important insights not on commercial basis? If you are a journalist and have a certain philosophy on culture, it is hard to just follow the advertisement.

Travelling

I went to Nagoya the other day. It seems different from Tokyo, especially they seem to love big things. If you go to the Nagoya station, you can see a big tall building and that is the Marriott hotel.

There are huge restaurant floors next to the Marriott, and the ad board is so big. It makes me feel joy. It is important to let us feel to spend money there... and the message seems like a big thing is a great thing.

Addicted to you tube

Jan 8th was my first holiday of this year. I was addicted to you tube to check 70's/80's music. It would be so great if many contents provider distribute music and videos through the Internet much more. I can collect much information through the sites like You Tube. Great days now compared with 70~80's.

I should read more books... not checking you tube. I need to clean my room, maybe tomorrow.

Hard Work and Gathering with Friends

Today it was almost over 20:00 to finish my task at the office. And I felt so tired but I went to my friend's party to celebrate new year. On the way to the place, I almost fallen into sleep. But once I got there, I had fun very much. Stress in my mind was diminished, Very great moments.

Will the Minister of Finance Resign?

Today's afternoon, the news which the Minister of Finance, Hirohisa Fujii discussed on his health situation with the Prime Minister was reported. A politician tends to hide a fact of illness generally, so I predict Fujii will resign soon. According to media's report, his decision whether or not he will stay his position is up to the Prime Minister. Well, can he make his own decision?

Japan's new government seems to get the complicated maze. Hatoyama always faces with big decisions.

1st work day for this year

Today was the first day for work this year, and it is a kind of smooth start. Some colleagues seemed sick a little, and the tension at my office is not so high... that's okay for me. I could concentrate my work.

I stayed there from 7:00 to 19:00... and tired to adjust the daily work flow. Not only writing articles or collecting stories, but also taking care of others' schedule took much time. It is learning and training process for me to be a matured person... this is the way to make myself understand the situation.

Having my own time as much as possible

Tomorrow is the first day for work. Having my own job is a great thing and I understand I should not complain about going to work. But honestly speaking, I am feeling I want to take holidays more.

Thinking of my daily life, it starts from 5:30 in the morning. Approximately, I stay at the office about 13~14 hours. Free time to consider something tends to be in the train and home. I enjoy the conversation with parents at dinner time and it takes about an hour. Sleeping time tends to be 5~6 hours. A day is 24 hours, of course.

Cutting the working hours seems the best way to have my own time. I should see things weekly or monthly basis so that I can manage my time more effectively.

Step Forward

I am staying my home away from works completely. Very calm and stable... checking the Billboard all American yearly Top 50 of 2009, watching Eki-den, a series of marathon, going to a post office to send Nenga-jyou.

What is the most important thing in a life? I say it is joy, in other words human connection through communication. I will try to take it more aggressively this year. I mean not waiting for something passively.

New Year 2010

New Year 2010 has started. I have stayed with my parents and played around with my brother's son and daughter. They made me laugh so much and find the nature of human being. I found that human being was originally pure and believing others... and why it tends to be changed?

Anyway, I will try to look at the bright side of human much more than before this year. And I will try to trust myself a little bit more.