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News and views on Japan's politics.
Data updated 2 weeks ago
Social Studies
11K subs
Kristofer Goldsmith
11K subs
TIPLINE by Garrison Hayes
11K subs
++5.4%/wk
Avg Likes
7.7
Engagement Rate
0.08%· ~8 likes + comments/post
(comments + likes) / subscribers
Quality Score
Engagement vs Politics
0.08% engagement rate
Score Breakdown
Engagement Score
| Subscriber-only |
| Summit roundup | Japan Daily BriefingJapan looks at what was said - and not said - ThursdayMar 20, 2026 | Public |
| No surprises | Japan Daily BriefingTrump and Takaichi avoid friction in DC,Mar 19, 2026 | Subscriber-only |
| Takaichi still squeezed | Japan Daily BriefingThe prime minister looks for a path forward on the eve of her departure for the USMar 17, 2026 | Subscriber-only |
| Ruling parties ready for budget vote | Japan Daily BriefingLower house battle complicates upper house outlookMar 12, 2026 | Subscriber-only |
| Opening the taps | Japan Daily BriefingGovernment orders large release from oil stockpiles as it looks to curb price hikesMar 11, 2026 | Subscriber-only |
| Takaichi avoids commitments on Iran war | Japan Daily BriefingWatchful waiting as Japan brings nationals home and tries to mediateMar 10, 2026 | Subscriber-only |
| Worthwhile Canadian and Japanese initiative | Japan Daily BriefingMiddle power diplomacy in TokyoMar 7, 2026 | Public |
| Takaichi lays out her program | Japan Daily BriefingThe prime minister speaks at length on fiscal and industrial policy as the new session beginsFeb 20, 2026 | Public |
| The lady's not for turningTaking Takaichi seriously on fiscal policyFeb 20, 2026 | Public |
1K paid
Weekly Growth
~0%
Paid Subscriber Retention
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vs 655 newsletters in Politics
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Engagement Rate
0.08%
median: 0.01%
Posts per Week
3.0
median: 1.2
Publishing Consistency
69/100
median: 64/100
Subscribers
10K
median: 4K
Here's what we know about this newsletter's activity:
Publishing Pace
~3x per week
Consistent
Category Rank
#336 of 1118
in Politics
Engagement Trend
Declining
based on recent posts
Publishing Frequency
~3x per week
Last published Mar 23, 2026
Usually publishes Mon
3.0 posts/week avg
Politics Pricing
$8.19/mo avg
Below average(-27%)
Monetization Readiness
Already monetizing
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