Keiko Tanaka
@keikotanaka.bsky.social
Freelance member of FPA, working for Japanese media. All views expressed here are my own.
Slander is out - the Mamdani approach is more inspiring: sharp, intellectual, delivered with his trademark big smile, not Trumpian defamation.
Utterly juvenile and unparliamentary antics from Kemi Badenoch during her response to the budget.
Desperate, undignified and ineffective.
Desperate, undignified and ineffective.
November 26, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Slander is out - the Mamdani approach is more inspiring: sharp, intellectual, delivered with his trademark big smile, not Trumpian defamation.
Reposted by Keiko Tanaka
The only beneficiary of the many Witkoff-Dimitriev pacts to bring peace to Ukraine has been Substack
November 23, 2025 at 12:59 PM
The only beneficiary of the many Witkoff-Dimitriev pacts to bring peace to Ukraine has been Substack
www.instagram.com/reel/DRaF5tI...
Aonishiki, one of the delegation at the London Basho in October, won the autumn tournament! He’s from Ukraine.
Slava Ukraini!
Aonishiki, one of the delegation at the London Basho in October, won the autumn tournament! He’s from Ukraine.
Slava Ukraini!
@futagoyama_beya_uk_fans on Instagram: "An emotional Aonishiki and assistant! 🏆"
424 likes, 14 comments - futagoyama_beya_uk_fans on November 23, 2025: "An emotional Aonishiki and assistant! 🏆".
www.instagram.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:30 AM
www.instagram.com/reel/DRaF5tI...
Aonishiki, one of the delegation at the London Basho in October, won the autumn tournament! He’s from Ukraine.
Slava Ukraini!
Aonishiki, one of the delegation at the London Basho in October, won the autumn tournament! He’s from Ukraine.
Slava Ukraini!
Reposted by Keiko Tanaka
Reposted by Keiko Tanaka
The President of the United States just called for my arrest and execution.
In these moments, fear is contagious, but so is courage:
In these moments, fear is contagious, but so is courage:
November 20, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The President of the United States just called for my arrest and execution.
In these moments, fear is contagious, but so is courage:
In these moments, fear is contagious, but so is courage:
It’s striking how often female journalists who challenge, ask tough questions, or expose uncomfortable truths receive intense abuse - clear proof of autocratic governance. It’s a chilling reminder of the importance of fearless journalism in defending democracy.
Montage of 19 clips of Trump insulting, berating, demeaning and attacking female reporters over the past few months. Part 1.
November 20, 2025 at 7:24 AM
It’s striking how often female journalists who challenge, ask tough questions, or expose uncomfortable truths receive intense abuse - clear proof of autocratic governance. It’s a chilling reminder of the importance of fearless journalism in defending democracy.
Reposted by Keiko Tanaka
Pence rebukes Trump for his comments on Khashoggi's murder:
"I would not have made that statement... I think it's very important that we never cast aside our deep commitment to freedom, to freedom of the press. Had I been given the opportunity... that meeting would have gone a little different."
"I would not have made that statement... I think it's very important that we never cast aside our deep commitment to freedom, to freedom of the press. Had I been given the opportunity... that meeting would have gone a little different."
November 19, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Pence rebukes Trump for his comments on Khashoggi's murder:
"I would not have made that statement... I think it's very important that we never cast aside our deep commitment to freedom, to freedom of the press. Had I been given the opportunity... that meeting would have gone a little different."
"I would not have made that statement... I think it's very important that we never cast aside our deep commitment to freedom, to freedom of the press. Had I been given the opportunity... that meeting would have gone a little different."
Reposted by Keiko Tanaka
A reminder that seven years ago almost to the day, the CIA determined that Mohammed Bin Salman ordered the killing of @washingtonpost.com journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
CIA concludes Saudi crown prince ordered Jamal Khashoggi’s assassination
Audio recordings, intercepted phone calls and other intelligence link Mohammed bin Salman to killing that Saudis say was conducted by rogue elements.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
A reminder that seven years ago almost to the day, the CIA determined that Mohammed Bin Salman ordered the killing of @washingtonpost.com journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
Reposted by Keiko Tanaka
House Democrats on Wednesday released emails in which Jeffrey Epstein wrote that Donald Trump had “spent hours at my house” with one of the convicted sex offender’s victims, among other messages that suggested Epstein believed Trump knew more about his abuse than he has acknowledged. nyti.ms/441Dyxh
November 12, 2025 at 2:24 PM
House Democrats on Wednesday released emails in which Jeffrey Epstein wrote that Donald Trump had “spent hours at my house” with one of the convicted sex offender’s victims, among other messages that suggested Epstein believed Trump knew more about his abuse than he has acknowledged. nyti.ms/441Dyxh
November 12, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Reposted by Keiko Tanaka
For context: the Joint Economic Committee (JEC) said the debt reached $38.019 trillion, and that it added $1 trillion in about two months.
Link: www.jec.senate.gov/public/index...
Link: www.jec.senate.gov/public/index...
U.S. Debt Hits New Record High, tops $38.019 Trillion; Added $1 Trillion in Only 71 Days, Almost $383 Billion During the Government Shutdown Alone
Joint Economic Committee Chairman David Schweikert released the following statement after the total public debt of the United States reached a new record high of $38.019 trillion.
www.jec.senate.gov
November 8, 2025 at 1:04 AM
For context: the Joint Economic Committee (JEC) said the debt reached $38.019 trillion, and that it added $1 trillion in about two months.
Link: www.jec.senate.gov/public/index...
Link: www.jec.senate.gov/public/index...
Trump says he may give Hungary an exemption on Russian oil sanctions www.bbc.com/news/article...
What does this mean for EU unity and Hungary's future within the bloc? Is this a matter of sovereignty, or could it prompt a review of Hungary's EU membership?
What does this mean for EU unity and Hungary's future within the bloc? Is this a matter of sovereignty, or could it prompt a review of Hungary's EU membership?
Trump considers giving Hungary an exemption on Russian oil sanctions
Trump has recently increased pressure on US allies to curb their spending on Russian oil.
www.bbc.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Trump says he may give Hungary an exemption on Russian oil sanctions www.bbc.com/news/article...
What does this mean for EU unity and Hungary's future within the bloc? Is this a matter of sovereignty, or could it prompt a review of Hungary's EU membership?
What does this mean for EU unity and Hungary's future within the bloc? Is this a matter of sovereignty, or could it prompt a review of Hungary's EU membership?
November 7, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Reposted by Keiko Tanaka
3/ NATO Gen. Secretary Mark Rutte noted how "hybrid warfare” inaccurately describes Russia’s intensified attacks and malign actions against NATO – in line with ISW’s assessment that Russia’s ongoing airspace violations and non-conventional activity are part of an intensifying “Phase Zero” campaign.
November 7, 2025 at 4:39 AM
3/ NATO Gen. Secretary Mark Rutte noted how "hybrid warfare” inaccurately describes Russia’s intensified attacks and malign actions against NATO – in line with ISW’s assessment that Russia’s ongoing airspace violations and non-conventional activity are part of an intensifying “Phase Zero” campaign.
In a country where one man is awarded $1 trillion with 75% shareholders’ approval while 42 million people starve because the government shutdowns delay food stamps - are we witnessing the final stage of capitalism? It's absurd.
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to fund food stamps in full for roughly 42 million low-income Americans, after admonishing the government for delaying aid during the shutdown. Thank you, Judge John J. McConnell Jr.!
www.reuters.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:48 AM
In a country where one man is awarded $1 trillion with 75% shareholders’ approval while 42 million people starve because the government shutdowns delay food stamps - are we witnessing the final stage of capitalism? It's absurd.
Reposted by Keiko Tanaka
Your cat when you're choking to death in your apartment
November 6, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Your cat when you're choking to death in your apartment
Reposted by Keiko Tanaka
Regarding US elections today…
Remember ALL EU member states have UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE and we are also DEMOCRATIC COUNTRIES with a broad range of political views.
I’m tired of hearing ignorant people calling all of us communist!
Remember ALL EU member states have UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE and we are also DEMOCRATIC COUNTRIES with a broad range of political views.
I’m tired of hearing ignorant people calling all of us communist!
November 4, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Regarding US elections today…
Remember ALL EU member states have UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE and we are also DEMOCRATIC COUNTRIES with a broad range of political views.
I’m tired of hearing ignorant people calling all of us communist!
Remember ALL EU member states have UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE and we are also DEMOCRATIC COUNTRIES with a broad range of political views.
I’m tired of hearing ignorant people calling all of us communist!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
If customers fail to pay their energy bills their supply will be terminated after 20-30 days in Japan. Typically an interest rate of 10% is charged after the payment due date, with more stringent penalties if bills remain unpaid. Tougher on fuel poverty with less aid.
If customers fail to pay their energy bills their supply will be terminated after 20-30 days in Japan. Typically an interest rate of 10% is charged after the payment due date, with more stringent penalties if bills remain unpaid. Tougher on fuel poverty with less aid.
Customers' debt to energy suppliers soars to £4.4bn
More than a million households have no plan to pay off their energy debt, regulator Ofgem says.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 6:38 AM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
If customers fail to pay their energy bills their supply will be terminated after 20-30 days in Japan. Typically an interest rate of 10% is charged after the payment due date, with more stringent penalties if bills remain unpaid. Tougher on fuel poverty with less aid.
If customers fail to pay their energy bills their supply will be terminated after 20-30 days in Japan. Typically an interest rate of 10% is charged after the payment due date, with more stringent penalties if bills remain unpaid. Tougher on fuel poverty with less aid.
Reposted by Keiko Tanaka
BREAKING NEWS: The Last Republican — the new documentary from Meidas Studios about former GOP Congressman Adam Kinzinger — has debuted as the #1 documentary on Apple TV.
This is BIG!
This is BIG!
October 30, 2025 at 1:00 AM
BREAKING NEWS: The Last Republican — the new documentary from Meidas Studios about former GOP Congressman Adam Kinzinger — has debuted as the #1 documentary on Apple TV.
This is BIG!
This is BIG!
On what ground has PM Takaichi of Japan recommended President Trump for the Nobel Peace Award?
October 28, 2025 at 11:50 AM
On what ground has PM Takaichi of Japan recommended President Trump for the Nobel Peace Award?
Reposted by Keiko Tanaka
The bulldozers that razed the White House’s East Wing to make room for Donald Trump’s new ballroom have also demolished a garden named for Jackie Kennedy.
Trump’s ballroom renovations uproot Jackie Kennedy garden
Former first lady Ladybird Johnson named the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden in 1965 after her predecessor.
www.politico.com
October 24, 2025 at 5:09 PM
The bulldozers that razed the White House’s East Wing to make room for Donald Trump’s new ballroom have also demolished a garden named for Jackie Kennedy.
Reposted by Keiko Tanaka
Picture of the East Wing demolition of the White House taken on my flight out of DCA.
October 23, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Picture of the East Wing demolition of the White House taken on my flight out of DCA.
Reposted by Keiko Tanaka
People who have come to the United Kingdom legally, played by the rules and made it their home do not need to “go home”. This is their home.
I've written to Kemi Badenoch to give her the chance to reject these divisive calls from her frontbencher Katie Lam.
I've written to Kemi Badenoch to give her the chance to reject these divisive calls from her frontbencher Katie Lam.
October 22, 2025 at 8:32 AM
People who have come to the United Kingdom legally, played by the rules and made it their home do not need to “go home”. This is their home.
I've written to Kemi Badenoch to give her the chance to reject these divisive calls from her frontbencher Katie Lam.
I've written to Kemi Badenoch to give her the chance to reject these divisive calls from her frontbencher Katie Lam.
Tel Aviv derby called off by police after 'violent riots'
Another misjudgement of Starmer’s Government.
Another misjudgement of Starmer’s Government.
October 20, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Tel Aviv derby called off by police after 'violent riots'
Another misjudgement of Starmer’s Government.
Another misjudgement of Starmer’s Government.