Anri Higa
anrihiga.bsky.social
Anri Higa
@anrihiga.bsky.social
Correspondent for Kyodo News, Japan’s news agency. Based at the DC bureau.
共同通信ワシントン支局の記者です。
朝日新聞のガザ通信員死亡を含め、今日は公私ともに驚愕したり、悲しみに押しつぶされそうになったりするニュースが多い。いつも支えてくれる友人のメッセージを何度も読み返しています。No matter what, your feelings matter. And you don’t have to navigate this alone.
March 25, 2025 at 3:14 AM
You will find a glimpse of the emotion here. I respect AP.

“…sidelining a history-making fighter pilot and respected officer”

apnews.com/article/trum... Trump fires chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and two other military officers
Trump fires chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and two other military officers
President Donald Trump has abruptly fired Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr. as chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the firings of two additional senior officers.
apnews.com
February 22, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Reposted by Anri Higa
Jim Acosta, the acerbic CNN anchor who rose to prominence by sparring with President Donald Trump during his first administration, is reportedly planning to leave the network after he was offered a midnight slot in the cable news giant’s lineup.
Trump’s Most Hated Anchor Is Leaving CNN
It was previously reported that the veteran anchor had been offered a midnight slot by the network instead of his usual morning show.
www.thedailybeast.com
January 28, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Reposted by Anri Higa
トランプ氏の大統領就任式を明日に控え、首都ワシントンでは「勝利集会」が開かれます。天気が悪い中、会場前はすでに長蛇の列です。
January 19, 2025 at 4:44 PM
I was in Japan when I saw him questioning then-President Trump at the press conference. During this campaign cycle, he asked many tough questions to JD Vance and other politicians.
Some final thoughts on today’s show… on the free press in America. The free press is only “crumbling” if we the people allow that to happen. Watch:
January 17, 2025 at 6:06 AM
I’m not following that guy on Twitter (X), but every time I open the app, his tweets are the first thing I see. Why?
January 16, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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@gavinnewsom.bsky.social on Mike Johnson considering conditioning disaster aid: "Never in California did we question whether or not we, as taxpayers in the largest state in the Union, should support the people of Louisiana at a time of emergency and need. We’d never condition it."
January 16, 2025 at 7:37 PM
We enjoyed “oden” at the end of the year. As a proud Okinawan I’m not very familiar with traditional Japanese cuisine, but I love my husband’s cooking!
December 31, 2024 at 2:55 AM
You know, I genuinely believe we need a ‘political comedy’ culture in Japanese politics. And I love Desi!

youtu.be/fvldmNShFRM?...
Desi Lydic Foxsplains Everything in 2024 | The Daily Show
YouTube video by The Daily Show
youtu.be
December 29, 2024 at 5:23 AM
Reposted by Anri Higa
Costco denies shareholder demand to back down from DEI hiring
Costco denies shareholder demand to back down from DEI hiring
The Costco Board pushed back against its shareholders who requested a proposal over diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices.
www.newsweek.com
December 27, 2024 at 7:10 PM
Now, it’s time to clean up. I already miss Christmas.
December 26, 2024 at 4:55 AM
トランプ次期大統領のグリーランド買収発言に対するデンマークの返答。Cool!
I love how Denmark isn’t taking any shit from Donald Trump. 🇩🇰 🤣
December 26, 2024 at 2:44 AM