In upcoming scoop, The Mainichi obtains “top secret” documents related to Japan’s proposed new National Intelligence Agency. Journalist Ryo Aoki: “it is fundamentally based on surveillance and repression, and will involve monitoring Peace and Labor Movements and the media”

    https://mainichi.jp/sunday/articles/20260518/org/00m/010/013000c

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    1. GeriatricusMaximus on

      And social media. I wonder how long we are allowed to criticize the government.

    2. So, Takaichi wants to create a surveillance state with no freedom of expression (unless you kiss the ass of the government).

      Japan is heading towards a very dark future.

    3. TiredOperator420 on

      It’s not Intelligence Agency but a Secret Police. She plays dictatorship playbook here.

    4. Damn, do journalists in Japan get protection for reporting top secret info? I have no idea how strong press rights are over there

    5. She met with Palantir and then announced something like this the next day.