Akihiko Tozaki

Akihiko Tozaki is a staff reporter of the Sankei Shimbun.

SDF

Self-Defense Forces Reach Highest Public Approval Rating Ever

Akihiko Tozaki January 15, 2026

Survey results show public confidence in the Self-Defense Forces has hardened into consensus, shaped...

Restaurant closures

Restaurant Bankruptcies Hit Record High, Ramen Shops Buck the Trend

Akihiko Tozaki January 15, 2026

Pubs and izakaya led 2025 restaurant bankruptcies with 204 closures, driven by fewer group...

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China-Born Japanese Lawmaker Counters Beijing Propaganda on YouTube

Akihiko Tozaki September 22, 2025

Lawmaker Seki Hei is producing Chinese-language videos to challenge the Communist Party's narratives on...