In order to develop our society as a dynamic nation in the 21st century and to ensure a bright future whereby children can embrace and realize their hopes and dreams, the Japanese government believes that it is important that education be a foundation for the nations next hundred years and we actively undertake reforms toward the realization of a nation of human resources and education and a nation based on creativity in science and technology, and work to achieve an increase in intellectual assets and the creation of a fulfilling and enriching society. Since the formation of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology(MEXT) on 6 January 2001, we have been actively advancing a variety of reforms to respond to the changing times in respect to policies for education, culture, sports, science and technology. As we will have the general election during this November 2003, we are expected to have the new government late this year.