My Story Japan's turning point: A look at the birth of the Takaichi administration from the Setouchi region
This essay chronicles the birth of Japan's first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, from the perspective of an individual living in the Setouchi region. After 30 years of stagnation, the author observes from the region the moment Japanese society finally begins to move. The author, who has lived overseas, discusses the changes in the nation's people she has seen on social media and the signs of a new era.