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New book traces the path of two politicians who established long-term governments in the Heisei era Junichiro Koizumi and Shinzo Abe: The Long-term Governments of Two Super Charismatic Men To be released on December 11, 2024 (Wednesday)

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Toho Shobo Co. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Kei Kagamibuchi) will publish on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, the second volume in its "Showa Heisei Nidai Kaibutsu Den" series, which follows two Showa and Heisei era monsters: Junichiro Koizumi and Shinzo Abe, two politicians who became prime ministers and established long-term governments in Heisei era Japan, The book, "Koizumi Junichiro and Abe Shinzo: The Long-term Regimes of Super-charismatic Leaders," is written and reported by Eiji Oshita, who has published over 500 volumes of reportage.


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If the LDP won't change, I will destroy it myself.

Junichiro Koizumi, despite being called a "maverick," became prime minister with overwhelming support, a phenomenon that could be called the Koizumi phenomenon. He went head-to-head with the Heisei Kenkyukai, the largest faction within the LDP, to implement reforms such as the privatization of the postal service, and became the first prime minister in history to visit North Korea and bring the five abductees home. His decisive action was based on his strong admiration for Nobunaga Oda, whom he had admired since his school days, and his grandfather, Matajiro Koizumi, a politician with tattoos all over his body. He analyzed the current situation, thought rationally, and made decisions without losing his composure even in the midst of a heated battle. For five years and five months, he led the masses as a "charismatic figure" who stood firm in his convictions even in the face of opposition from those around him.


I don't care about my honor or my body. I will continue to fight for my country.

Shinzo Abe resigned midway through his term due to a worsening of his chronic illness, but later resumed his prime ministership. Inheriting the legacy of his grandfather, Nobusuke Kishi, a symbol of conservatism, and his father, Shintaro Abe, who passed away just before becoming prime minister, Abe has continued to push through a series of policies, including the enactment of the Peace and Security Law and the Specified Secret Protection Law. Behind his successes were the appointments of the right people in the right positions in the administration and the support of many Diet members who vowed to "support Mr. Abe" and "work for him this time. As a "charismatic figure" who was loved by the Diet members, Abe led the ruling party to victory in three lower house elections and three upper house elections, and achieved seven years and eight months of stable administration.


This book traces the paths of these two politicians, who were highly popular with the public and both built long-term administrations, but who were completely different types of politicians.


超カリスマの語録

Words of a Super Charismatic Man


Outline of "Junichiro Koizumi and Shinzo Abe: Long-term Governments of Super-charismatics

Series title: Biographies of the Two Great Monsters of the Showa and Heisei Eras

Format: 46 pp.

Number of pages: 476

Price : 1,980 yen (including tax), 1,800 yen + tax

Author :Eiji Oshita



Table of Contents

Prologue: Junichiro Koizumi and Shinzo Abe, Two Prime Ministers

Chapter 1: Junichiro Koizumi's Origin

Chapter 2: Shinzo Abe, the Thoroughbred of the Political World

Chapter 3: Junichiro Koizumi's Rise, Shinzo Abe and the Abduction Issue

Chapter 4: Junichiro Koizumi's Long Government

Chapter 5: Visit to North Korea and Development of the Abduction Issue

Chapter 6 Privatization of the Postal Service and the Postal Election

Chapter 7 The Rise and Fall of the First Abe Cabinet and Koizumi's Successor, Shinjiro

Chapter 8 Shinzo Abe's Renewed Attempt at a Long-term Government

Chapter 9 Trajectory of Policy and Diplomacy

Chapter 10 Shinzo Abe's Death and Aftermath

Epilogue Two Different "Charismas

Afterword

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Author's Profile

Author: Eiji Oshita

Born in Hiroshima Prefecture on June 7, 1944, Eiji Oshita graduated from Hiroshima University in March 1968 with a degree in French literature, and became a reporter for the weekly Bunshun in 1970. While a reporter, he published "Novel Dentsu" (Tokuma Bunko) and made his debut as a writer. In 1983, he left the Weekly Bunshun and became an independent writer. Since then, he has continued to write in a wide range of genres, from politics and economics to entertainment, crime, and social issues.

He is the author of "13 Judas: Mitsukoshi, Otoko-tachi no Yabo to Kairaku" and "Misora Hibari: Jidai wo Utau" (both published by Shinchosha), as well as "Toryo! Kakuei Gakko" (Kodansha), "Shukan Bunshun Top Ya Soul" (East Press), and over 500 other books.

His recent books include "Isao Nakauchi of Daiei and Hirotake Yano of Daiso, Standard-bearers of the Distribution Revolution" and "Seiken wo Takaraku: Ichiro Ozawa, Sankai no Chosen Challenge" (both from Toho Shobo), "Seiken Hieiroku: Eikoku ka Eikareru" ("30-year history of power struggle over whether to eat or be eaten") (Seidansha Publico), "Ninkyo Eiga Densetsu: Takakura Ken and Tsuruta Koji (First and Second Edition)" (Sakura-sha), "Noboru Ando. Chivalry and Bullets: The Complete Life of Noboru Ando" (Takarajima-sha), and "Sanae Takaichi: Aikoku to Rock" (Asuka Shinsha).


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■Published by: Toho Shobo Company Profile

(1) Company name: TOHOSHOBO Corporation (https://tohoshobo.info/)

  English name: TOHOSHOBO INC.

(2) Representative: Takashi Kagamibuchi, Representative Director

(3) Head office: 4-2-20 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

(4)Main business: Publishing of business books

(5)Capital :35 million yen

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