When it comes to the diplomatic approach, there are enormous issues that Japan is facing now. So, does criticizing Trump as "isolating" the U.S. by the media work? The answer is clearly "no." 

Discussions on China, the poor diplomatic capabilities of the post-Abe era, and the power-grabbing by lawmakers. 

What a sad age. I don't think Ishibashi Tanzan was like the current PM Ishiba. 

 

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