Economic Journalist Makoto Hara Launches Newsletter on the 'theLetter' Professional Writing Platform

Makoto Hara, an economic journalist, has begun publishing his newsletter on 'theLetter,' a stock-type writing platform for professionals operated by OutNow Inc.

Comment from Makoto Hara Are the government's economic policies or the Bank of Japan's monetary policies truly sound, or are they misguided? I will analyze them sharply and deeply, without mincing words. Every Friday morning, I will explain hot economic issues in a way that even junior high and high school students can understand. In addition to honest commentary that differs from traditional newspapers and television, I will also deliver interviews with trusted financial market and economic policy experts. This newsletter is for those concerned about the future of Japan's fiscal and economic situation and those who want to know the flaws in the policies of the government and the Bank of Japan.

Profile of Makoto Hara Economic journalist. After serving as an editorial writer and editor at the Asahi Shimbun, he went freelance in May 2026. During his 40-year career as a newspaper reporter, he primarily covered economic affairs and wrote the column 'Taji Soron' for the Asahi Shimbun. He has authored many books, including 'What Abenomics Killed,' 'The Essence of the Bank of Japan's Failure,' and 'Japan's One-Hit-Wonder Theory.' He frequently appears on programs such as TV Asahi's 'Hatori Shinichi Morning Show' and 'Hodo Station,' and TBS's 'Sunday Morning.'

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