The document outlines the objectives and philosophies of Japan's Asian Gateway Initiatives. The three basic philosophies are to incorporate Asia's growing economy into Japan's economy, play a responsible role in Asia's development and regional order, and create an attractive, trustworthy, and respected "beautiful country". Key policy priorities include opening Japan's aviation, trade, education, and financial sectors to Asia; transforming agriculture; and promoting Japan as an attractive hub for human resources, studies, and cooperation in solving regional problems.