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Shinjiro Koizumi’s quotes that make you do a double take! A slowly-sinking-in collection of uniquely original sayings

With his distinctive turns of phrase that make you tilt your head but somehow stick in your mind, Shinjiro Koizumi’s remarks have a curious charm: even if they initially make you go “huh?”, savor them and deeper meaning begins to emerge.

Dubbed the “Koizumi Quotations” or “Shinjiro-isms,” his words have sparked buzz online and entertained many.

In this article, we introduce Shinjiro Koizumi’s lines—from quips that make you chuckle to statements that actually hit the mark.

Come experience his unique worldview for yourself!

Shinjiro Koizumi’s quotes that make you do a double take! A slowly-sinking-in collection of original sayings (1–10)

If I may be humble and say just this: at the very least, I think we’re the best of the bunch.Shinjiro Koizumi

Agriculture Minister Koizumi visits Akita: What he told farmers about releasing reserve rice
If I may be humble and say just this: at the very least, I think we’re the best of the bunch. Shinjiro Koizumi

Mr.

Shinjiro Koizumi is an honest person, and he sometimes speaks very straightforwardly, saying exactly what he thinks.

This might be one of the most representative examples of something he “just blurted out.” His comment, “To put it mildly, our party is the least bad,” is quite unique and could be considered a turn of phrase that’s very much his own.

Or perhaps he gets carried away and heated while giving speeches.

In any case, including that, it’s one of those remarks that hints at his candid, straightforward personality.

Big challenges like climate change should be tackled in ways that are fun, cool, and sexy.Shinjiro Koizumi

“Make climate change issues sexy,” Minister Koizumi said in a speech at the UN (2019/09/23).
Big challenges like climate change should be tackled in ways that are fun, cool, and sexy. — Shinjiro Koizumi

It’s been a long time since global warming became a worldwide issue, but this is one problem that doesn’t have a magic-bullet solution like “Do X to fix Y!” I believe all we can do is start with the mindset that each of us will do what we can for the planet.

Mr.

Shinjiro’s words take the issue of climate change head-on.

His slightly humorous response—saying we should stay “cool” in a warming world—really reflects his style, doesn’t it? We tend to furrow our brows when thinking about issues like this.

As Mr.

Shinjiro says, I hope we can solve it in a “fun” way.

Japan is so rigid. So old-fashioned.Shinjiro Koizumi

Japan is so rigid. So old-fashioned. Shinjiro Koizumi

This phrase points to the idea that Japanese society and culture tend to be cautious about change.

Specifically, it means that Japan values tradition and rules so highly that it can feel difficult to accept new ways of thinking and new values.

For example, the opinions and ideas of young people may not be easily reflected, and new initiatives can be delayed by being bound to old customs.

Shinjiro Koizumi wanted to change this situation, encouraging a more flexible and innovative mindset so that Japan can evolve.

The message is that it is important not to fear change and to embrace diversity.

Shinjiro Koizumi’s Quotes That Make You Do a Double Take! A Slowly Sinking-In Collection of Original Sayings (11–20)

I consider the path of politics to be my chosen way of life.Shinjiro Koizumi

A politician is not a “profession” but a “way of life” — Shinjiro Koizumi Digest (3)
I consider the path of politics to be my chosen way of life. Shinjiro Koizumi

Mr.

Shinjiro Koizumi flatly states that he doesn’t consider being a politician a “job.” He thinks being a politician is a way of life.

Because it’s not a job, his interpretation is that his entire life is that of a politician—always on, with no off switch, constantly thinking about politics.

That uncompromising stance—refusing to be a politician for personal gain—is admirable, isn’t it? Although he sometimes startles people with puzzling remarks, this quote makes you feel he’s a passionate person who truly thinks about politics.

I’m shooting (a gun) head-on.Shinjiro Koizumi

I’m shooting (a gun) head-on. Shinjiro Koizumi

Shinjiro Koizumi was angry at Prime Minister Abe and the mood within the party.

He was mocked for “shooting from behind” at members of his own party, but he made a courageous statement, saying that wasn’t the case—that even within the same party, he intended to confront people head-on.

Many probably felt that his youthful, strong sense of justice—saying no means no, even to his peers—was admirable and trustworthy.

We hope he won’t change that stance as he grows older.

It’s not a work-style reform; it’s a life-style reform.Shinjiro Koizumi

It's not a work-style reform; it's a life-style reform. Shinjiro Koizumi

Mr.

Shinjiro Koizumi’s quote is easy to understand and strikes at reality.

We often hear about work style reform, but the reform itself isn’t aimed at all workers nationwide—its contents often only apply to a certain group of workers in the urban core.

His view that we should steer this toward questioning and changing how individuals live and how society should function seems very reasonable.

He sometimes entertains the public with his unique turns of phrase, but his very forward-looking remarks also stand out.

What I always keep in mind is to give my words a sense of warmth and weight.Shinjiro Koizumi

The expressions Mr.

Shinjiro Koizumi uses—“adding body temperature” and “adding body weight” to one’s words—mean giving your words emotion and weight.

“Body temperature” is about speaking with heartfelt warmth and a sense of human connection so that your words truly resonate with others.

“Body weight” is about showing the responsibility and significance behind what you say, conveying seriousness and trustworthiness to your audience.

In other words, rather than merely uttering words, you aim to deliver messages that resonate by infusing them with empathy and gravity.

It’s language that fosters deeper communication.