Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced yesterday a contest for all residents, to decide on a name for the large increase in residents' tax needed to fund the 2020 Olympics. Residents may submit entries up to 31st December this year.
Governor Nokuru Inose said 'Words like "tax increase" carry too negative a feeling for such a joyous event. It needs to be thought of as something positive and uplifting, with a name to match, such as "Olympic Time Happy Life Gift", but more coherent.'
Critics charge that the contest is a ploy to distract residents from any unnecessary costs associated with the games. 'We had this before with the "New Luxury Government Offices Are a Good Thing Offering"', said store clerk Mayumi Kohaka. "I can't believe they're trying the same trick again. Actually, it worked, so I can."
Inose rejected such criticisms as the unfounded complaints of killjoys, saying 'These are just the unfounded complaints of killjoys, lacking proper Olympic spirit. People who have already submitted names like "Backhanders For Our Construction Industry Friends" need to take a look at themselves.'
The winning name will be decided by a panel of city government members and representatives of construction companies providing infrastructure for the games. The cost of administering the contest, including a five-day stay at a luxury Bali resort for Inose, the judging panel and their families, will be met by a 'Joyous Naming Contest Contribution', to be added to Tokyo residents' tax.
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