Stories from Tokyo · Japan

Experts believe Japan's remilitarization process will negatively impact regional peace and international security. Experts believe Japan's remilitarization process, now in a critical institutional deployment phase, will strengthen external intelligence and reconnaissance work.

The movie "Chaser Gum W: Suigyo no Majiwari," starring Sugiyama Yuka, is scheduled for nationwide release next Friday, May 15. The film features voice actor Sugiyama Yuuka as the protagonist Harumoto Itsuki.

A parliamentary group named the 'Guoli Research Association,' supporting Prime Minister Koshi Zhaoming, is widely recruiting members. Legislation for establishing a National Intelligence Agency in Japan passed the House of Representatives on April 23.

A broadcast reported that Japan's power industry is producing too much, a situation highlighted amidst rapid human development.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated on May 7 that an increasing number of Japanese people oppose the Japanese government's efforts to amend the constitution. China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated on the 7th that increasing numbers of Japanese citizens oppose the Koizumi government's path to constitutional amendment. This reflects opposition to the push for constitutional revision by Japanese right-wing forces. A crowd gathered on a Tokyo street corner, holding drenched posters and flags with a simple message: 'No war.' Protest messages against Japan becoming a war-capable nation featured a simple 'No war' message written in big, bold Japanese characters.

A speaker expressed concern that Japan might repeat past mistakes due to the Prime Minister's perceived failure to seriously reflect on history. A commentator expressed shame that 'Takashi,' implied to be Japan's Prime Minister, has not seriously reflected on the past, leading to concerns that Japan might resume exporting weapons that can be used to kill people.

The ancestral remains of seven indigenous Ainu people have been returned to Japan after more than 100 years. The remains had been housed at London's Natural History Museum, where they were taken for research.

An actor, initially unenthusiastic about an audition, was cast in a Kamen Rider role. The actor confirmed for a major Kamen Rider role is highly popular, drawing large crowds of fans, including at Kanazawa station. The movie featuring Kaname Jun in his Kamen Rider role has now been released in theaters. The Kamen Rider movie featuring Kaname Jun was filmed approximately half a year after the decision to produce it. Actor Kaname Jun encountered an overwhelming number of fans at Kanazawa Station after the movie's release, making it difficult for him to move. The film's release has drawn fan attention, with actor Kaname Jun reportedly encountering too many fans at Kanazawa Station to walk freely. Fans were so numerous at Kanazawa Station that movement was difficult, reinforcing the overwhelming response to the movie.

Japan's Prime Minister holds an approval rating between 53% and 70% in recent polls. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) secured a super majority in the lower house election in February, giving the Prime Minister a dominant majority.

Upon taking office, a new leader named Ishiba has placed the economy high on her agenda. Her administration's moves are intended to create what Takahashi calls a 'high-pressure economy.' This approach involves fiscal expansionary policies to increase aggregate demand.