No.1531 / Sep./ 27/ 2026
The broken 'All Okinawa' fantasy
--- What caused the complete defeat in the Okinawa gubernatorial election and what lessons can be learned?

The Okinawa governor election that was carried out on September 13 had a voter turnout of 61.57%, which was 3.65% higher than last time.
However, the incumbent Tamaki couldn't shake off the bad publicity on social media and ended up with about 276,000 votes, while the newcomer Koja, who was a former deputy mayor of Naha, got about 423,000 votes, winning by a big margin of about 147,000 votes, making it the first conservative prefectural government in 12 years.
In the two prefectural assembly by-elections held on the same day, the LDP also won, making the support group for the new Henoko base a majority, by 25 against 23 in the new prefectural assembly.
The second Takaichi Cabinet has been launched
--- Don’t allow military buildup and authoritarian politics!
AI will destroy humanity?
--- In fact, imperialists like Trump will really destroy the world.
What are the lessons from the disaster of the Fukushima Daiichi and Hamaoka nuclear plants?
--- It is the profit-driven nuclear power running that shattered the idea of a 'bright future'.
No.1530 / Sep./ 13/ 2026
Unlimited new investment plans in the rough budget request
--- and Reckless spending are heading towards inflation

At the end of August, the rough estimate requests for the 27th fiscal year were closed.
On September 4, the Ministry of Finance announced that the total amount of the general account hit a record high of 143 trillion yen.
The initial budget for fiscal year 26 was 122 trillion yen, so it increased by 21 trillion yen.
That's because Prime Minister Takaichi created a new investment framework without an upper limit, and various ministries, including the Ministry of Economy,
Trade and Industry, used it. Now, what’s going to happen from now on?
The Takaichi administration is stepping up xenophobia.
--- Tightening requirements for permanent residency.
US Midterm Elections: DSA (Democratic Socialists of America) Surges with Anti-Trump Momentum
--- The Path to an Independent Workers' Party is requested
The fight advances
--- A report from Western Japan
No.1529 / Aug./ 23/ 2026
The 2026 edition of the Defense White Paper emphasizes the military-industrial complex.
--- And secretly aims to hide the expansion of military spending.
On August 4th, the 2026 edition of the Defense White Paper was released.
Like last year version, it focuses on keeping an eye on China’s military movements and puts a lot of efforts into analyzing them.
In addition, that, it also devotes quite a few sections to the fact that a “new way of fighting” has become necessary.
What’s particularly notable is that it emphasizes a shift to a complex military-industrial economy.

Enforced a reactionary law punishing damage to the national flag.
--- The Takaichi administration, pressing forward with worker oppression.

The confusing Okinawa governor race:
--- All Okinawa or the LDP?

Netanyahu, the prime minister of Israel, justifying Nakba (Tragedy) by using Hamas as an excuse.
--- Palestinians groaning in the Gaza concentration camp.
No.1528 / Aug./ 9/ 2026
Irresponsible popularity-seeking policy:
--- Prime Minister Takaichi's food consumption tax cut
The ruling and opposition parties, who have been considering a consumption tax cut, couldn't reach an agreement at the 'Social Security Reform Council.'
On July 30,Prime Minister Takaichi announced a plan to cut the current 8% consumption tax on food to 1% for two years starting next April, but there’s still no word on where the funds for this tax cut will come from, exposing just how irresponsible the Takaichi administration is.

The ruling LDP and the Ishin Party, putting party interests first, passed Deputy Capital Law.
--- Which is a steppingstone toward the Metropolitan Concept.

The 'Much More Reform,' which added 'labor productivity' to the growth strategy, has started moving.

Trump's double talk on uranium enrichment.
--- Airstrikes on Iran! But it's OK for Saudi Arabia!
No.1527 / Jul./ 26/ 2026
Prime Minister Takaichi as a Shinto fundamentalist!
--- Why insist only on male-line emperors?

On July 17, the proposal to revise the Imperial Household Law was adopted after just about three hours of debate.
It was because Takaichi feared that her scheming intentions would become clear.

Japan-China power struggle for the hegemony in the South China Sea.
--- China claims '9-dash line, jurisdiction'

Mass production of AI robots begins.
--- What impact will it have on workers?

Rapidly Increasing Share Buybacks,
--- Shareholder perks spreading as stock prices take priority.
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