 Shutaro Iwashiro

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 Summer Upper House election to be a watershed for LDP...

 There has been a huge tremor in the lap of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The "Yamaguchi Rebellion" was initiated by the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ). It was announced that the "man who knows everything" who used to be Prime Minister Abe's secretary would unexpectedly "run for office from the Rikken Democratic Party. Former "secret" who knew Abe's dark side

Abe&#8217;s Former Secretary Running for Rikken &#8220;Yamaguchi Rebellion&#8221; Brings Disturbance to Nagatacho

 Takashi Hashimoto

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 Six months have passed since the inauguration of Fumio Kishida's administration. This April has been a "spring of price hikes" that threaten the lives of the people. On the first Sunday of April, Prime Minister Kishida visited the "Queensway Ginza Namiki-dori" relaxation salon in Ginza, Tokyo, and received a 90-minute ma

Price hikes spring &#8220;Abenopoison&#8221; crisis, PM Kishida goes for detoxification massages

 Behind Russia's Struggle is Anglo-American Logistical Support

 Who Wrote the Speech for Japan Ukrainian President Zelensky addressed the Japanese Diet on March 23. What is the strategy of the famous speech he gave in various countries, and who in the world is drawing it? Behind this speech and strategy, the British and U.S. intelligence agencies

How Can the &#8220;Key Man&#8221; Behind President Zelensky&#8217;s Information Strategy Turn Around the Table of Russian Invasion?

 What will President Zelensky say to Japan?

 <Russia announced on March 21 that it would suspend peace treaty negotiations with Japan. It said that "the responsibility lies with Japan. Prime Minister Kishida reacted vehemently to this. Prime Minister Kishida is vehemently opposed to this and is showing strong protest. President Putin, who started this "terrible war," and former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is now the head of the Japanese government.

Putin and Shinzo Abe: Too Deeply Guilty of Diplomacy with Russia

 Buntaro Kuroi

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 There was no "rationality" in this war - Putin watcher Buntaro Kuroi's analysis

 ＜The "conclusion of this war" reached by military journalist Buntaro Kuroi, who "observes and analyzes Putin, not Russia," is as follows. The war started by Putin and his friends' "dream of reviving Russia as a great power" has no way out. ＞ The war is a solitary, independent war.

The Dark Circle Behind Putin&#8217;s &#8220;Illusion of the Revival of Russia as a Great Power

 Trembling at the determination expressed in the "direct telegram" to Foreign Minister Hayashi, aka Momo-chan.

 Diplomacy is all about accurate intelligence analysis and reflexes. The Kishida administration can't even do enough for people coming to Japan from Ukraine. We must somehow help the people of Ukraine and those who have fled to Poland, Romania, and other neighboring countries.

Protect Ukraine&#8230;! The &#8220;Reason&#8221; Former Foreign Minister Makiko Tanaka Stood Up

 Yukinori Otani

 It's a sudden turn of events. Former Toda City Council member Super Crazy (Makoto Nishimoto, 35), who was stripped of his council badge, announced that he would run for mayor of Toda City in Saitama Prefecture.

Exclusive confession! Super Crazy, &#8220;The Shocking Reason Why I Decided to Run for Mayor&#8221;

 Sumo & music writer. She has been banging into the political world from a commoner's point of view: "The hourly wage is always the minimum wage, is this my fault?　I asked a member of the Diet." and "Election campaigning, from distributing leaflets to doing it. Kagawa 1st Constituency" (both published by Left and Right) became a topic of conversation. Her recent interest is women's participation in politics, and she is currently conducting research on the topic.

 Shizuoka Wada

 Yuki Kuroyanagi

 Japan has rarely recognized refugee applications. So what happens to those who apply for refugee status but are not recognized and are unable to return home due to unstable conditions in their home countries? The government responds, "We will grant appropriate recognition," but the future remains unclear.

Exposing the Cruel Reality of Refugees in Japan

 Sayuri Saito

 Afro

 Voting day for the South Korean presidential election is approaching. Scandal revelations and mysterious promises such as "insurance coverage for hair thinning treatment" and "expansion of pet playgrounds" are lined up. We asked a Seoul-based freelance writer about the simple questions Japanese people have and the reactions of the Korean people.

Muddy scandals, thinning hair measures&#8230; The Mystery of the Confused &#8220;South Korean Presidential Election

 Takuma Arimura

 Russian President Vladimir Putin, who invaded Ukraine, is also a judoist. One of the fundamental principles of judo is to "use one's strength for the good of the world, not to intimidate the opponent"...

Although supposedly close to Putin&#8230;Yasuhiro Yamashita &#8220;feels a strong sense of palpable discomfort.&#8221;

 Shinji Hasuo

 Super Crazy (Makoto Nishimoto, 35), a unique city councilor with tattoos all over his body, was "invalidated" by a Supreme Court ruling. Immediately after losing his job, he told this magazine about his next ambition.

Exclusive direct hit! Super Crazy, &#8220;A Sad Flesh Voice Immediately After Losing My Job&#8221;

 Born in 1973. After working for a publishing company and an advertising production company, became a freelance writer. In addition to interviewing actors and actresses for weekly and monthly magazines, she writes drama columns for a variety of media. JUMP 9 no Tobira ga Openitoki" (both published by Earl's Publishing).

 Wakako Tacko

 Tsuyoshi Hirao, former Japanese national rugby team member, cuts to the chase

 The Sports Agency's "Basic Plan for Sports". One of the goals is to halve the number of junior high school students who dislike sports from the current 16% to 8% over five years. Is disliking sports a bad thing?　We asked Professor Tsuyoshi Hirao.

Why the Sports Agency&#8217;s Sets Goal of Reducing to Dislike Sports Off the Mark

 Born in 1973. After working for a publishing company and an advertising production company, she became a freelance writer. In addition to interviewing actors and actresses for weekly and monthly magazines, she writes drama columns for a variety of media. JUMP 9 no Tobira ga Openitoki" (both published by Earl's Publishing).

 Wakako Tago

 Mayumi Abe

 The government is aiming to establish the "Child and Family Agency" in April next year. Based on his own experience of recovering from hell, Noboru Takachi, who has been sending out messages on Twitter, is calling for the name to be changed to "Children's Agency" with his friends in a self-help group.

Why Noboru Takachi has a strong feeling of discomfort with the idea of turning the Child and Family Agency into the Children&#8217;s Agency

 Toshihiko Fujii, a cabinet advisor in charge of the National Security Bureau, has been removed from his post. As head of the Economic Security Legislation Preparatory Office, Fujii was a key person in economic policy who had been working on legislation related to "new capitalism" under the leadership of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. In today's issue of "Shukan Bunka

The Kishida administration faces a &#8220;precipice&#8221; after the removal of a key figure from the office

 Keisuke Nishi (1st and 2nd pictures) Shinji Hamasaki

 Sukiyaki restaurant "Asakusa Imahan Kokusai Dori Honten" in Asakusa, French restaurant "Hôtel de Mikuni" in Yotsuya, Chinese restaurant "Daikanen" in Hotel New Otani ......

 In the world of politics, there is a saying, "One meal is better than ten greetings. Once you share a meal with someone, you can get to know them and deepen your relationship. In the world of politics, there is a saying that "one meal is better than ten greetings.

A simultaneous investigation of the restaurants frequented by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, &#8220;Kishidano Gourmet&#8221;!

 On the afternoon of February 1, it was announced that Shintaro Ishihara had passed away at the age of 89. He made his debut as a writer with "Season of the Sun" in 1955 while a student at Hitotsubashi University. He won the Akutagawa Prize for his work. The work, which portrayed a young man's indulgence in the city, was made into a movie and became a big hit. His younger brother, Yujiro, is the author of this book.

The Death of Shintaro Ishihara: The Writer and Politician Who Cared for His Children

 Shinji Hamasaki, Takeshi Kinugawa

 Her birthplace, built by her father who was an importer, is now being demolished ......

 In a corner of an upscale residential area in Tokyo, the demolition of a mansion is underway. The area of the site is about 400 square meters. It was the birthplace of House of Councillors member Renho (54, real name: Saito Renho). The house was built by her father, Tetsunobu Hsieh.

The story behind the demolition of Councillor Renho&#8217;s &#8220;Taiwan Banana Palace

 Why the 3rd Vaccination Hasn't Been Implemented and the Threat of New Mutant Variants

 The number of confirmed cases of the new Variant of corona in Japan easily surpassed 80,000 on March 28, and the third round of vaccinations has not progressed. The spread of the sixth wave of infection shows no signs of coming to a halt. In Tokyo, where the infection is spreading, Governor Yuriko Koike has declared a state of emergency.

Prime Minister Kishida&#8217;s &#8220;Prioritizing House of Councillors Election over Human Life&#8221; is the Cause of Defeat in Infection Explosion

 Fumitaro Kuroi

 Tensions in Russia: "It's All in Putin's Calculations" ~Buntaro Kuroi Report

 Is an invasion of Ukraine by the Russian military really on the horizon? Various speculations are being reported every day, but it is President Putin who will make the decision. We cannot know what is in his heart. However, based on the words and deeds of Mr. Putin himself and other key figures in his administration, it is clear that he will make a decision.

Countdown to the Start of War&#8230;Putin&#8217;s &#8220;Six Options&#8221; for Invading Ukraine

 Daisuke Tsuda

 An urgent report on "Okinawa" as witnessed by journalist Daisuke Tsuda

 ＜On January 23, a mayoral election was held in Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture. The city, with a population of 64,000, is home to the construction site of the new Henoko base. Okinawa is in an "election year" as it is the 50th anniversary of the return of Okinawa to Japan and a gubernatorial election is scheduled for the fall. This is the first "people's will" election to be held in Okinawa.

The Nago mayoral election, in which the anti-base candidate lost, reveals &#8220;Okinawa&#8217;s choices and reasons

 Report by Fumitaro Kuroi

 On January 24, the U.S. Department of Defense announced that approximately 8,500 U.S. military personnel had been placed on "standby for deployment. They will join the NATO Quick Reaction Force in neighboring countries in the event that Russian forces invade Ukraine. Russia's 100,000-strong army on Ukraine's border

Japan&#8217;s &#8220;flirtatious Putin diplomacy&#8221; under scrutiny in tense Ukraine

 A grin under the mask" in the face of a mysterious rise in approval ratings

 Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has won the "prime minister's chair" after years of self-concealment. The basic principle of running a government is "not to make any blunders. So, he has decided to do nothing.

The Kishida administration&#8217;s &#8220;do-nothing-until-election strategy&#8221; is spreading Omicron misery

 This is not "diplomacy on the brink. The situation in North Korea is becoming increasingly tense ahead of the Beijing Olympics.

 North Korea is "serious. The Japanese press has been too lax in its analysis of the missile launches since the beginning of the year. This is not a "check on the U.S.," but a clear warning that North Korea will resume nuclear and ICBM testing. This is an urgent report by military journalist Buntaro Kuroi.

Resumption of Nuclear and ICBM Tests. The meaning of Kim Jong-un&#8217;s threatened &#8220;action.

 The world is being replaced by a new corona variant, Omicron, and the spread of infection continues unabated. In the U.S., the number of newly infected people is increasing at a rate of one million a day, and in Japan, which was said to have miraculously controlled the spread of the disease, the "sixth wave" of infection has finally hit.

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Abe’s Former Secretary Running for Rikken “Yamaguchi Rebellion” Brings Disturbance to Nagatacho

Price hikes spring “Abenopoison” crisis, PM Kishida goes for detoxification massages

How Can the “Key Man” Behind President Zelensky’s Information Strategy Turn Around the Table of Russian Invasion?

Putin and Shinzo Abe: Too Deeply Guilty of Diplomacy with Russia

The Dark Circle Behind Putin’s “Illusion of the Revival of Russia as a Great Power

Protect Ukraine…! The “Reason” Former Foreign Minister Makiko Tanaka Stood Up

Exclusive confession! Super Crazy, “The Shocking Reason Why I Decided to Run for Mayor”

Exposing the Cruel Reality of Refugees in Japan

Muddy scandals, thinning hair measures… The Mystery of the Confused “South Korean Presidential Election

Although supposedly close to Putin…Yasuhiro Yamashita “feels a strong sense of palpable discomfort.”

Exclusive direct hit! Super Crazy, “A Sad Flesh Voice Immediately After Losing My Job”

Why the Sports Agency’s Sets Goal of Reducing to Dislike Sports Off the Mark

Why Noboru Takachi has a strong feeling of discomfort with the idea of turning the Child and Family Agency into the Children’s Agency

The Kishida administration faces a “precipice” after the removal of a key figure from the office

A simultaneous investigation of the restaurants frequented by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, “Kishidano Gourmet”!

The Death of Shintaro Ishihara: The Writer and Politician Who Cared for His Children

The story behind the demolition of Councillor Renho’s “Taiwan Banana Palace

Prime Minister Kishida’s “Prioritizing House of Councillors Election over Human Life” is the Cause of Defeat in Infection Explosion

Countdown to the Start of War…Putin’s “Six Options” for Invading Ukraine

The Nago mayoral election, in which the anti-base candidate lost, reveals “Okinawa’s choices and reasons

Japan’s “flirtatious Putin diplomacy” under scrutiny in tense Ukraine

The Kishida administration’s “do-nothing-until-election strategy” is spreading Omicron misery

Resumption of Nuclear and ICBM Tests. The meaning of Kim Jong-un’s threatened “action.

The Sixth Wave of the Omicron: So Much Fear for the Kishida Administration