[BS Nippon TV] On the milestone of the 3,000th broadcast, anchor Kenta Migimatsu and commentator Toshiyuki Ito interview Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi aboard the destroyer 'Teruzuki'
To mark the 3,000th episode of the news program 'Shinsou NEWS,' anchor Kenta Migimatsu and commentator Toshiyuki Ito conduct an exclusive interview with Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi aboard a Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer. The discussion focuses on Japan's security stance amidst rising tensions in Iran and the country's defense strategies.
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BS Nippon Corporation's (BS Nippon TV) news program 'Shinsou NEWS' will reach its 3,000th broadcast since its inception with tomorrow's episode, Friday, March 27, 2026. To celebrate this milestone, which has been built up since the program began in September 2013, we will present the following special project on that day.
[Broadcast Overview]
◆ March 27 (Fri) 6:58 PM – 8:54 PM
Shinsou NEWS
'Japan's Choices Put to the Test'
Defense Minister Koizumi discusses the situation in Iran and his resolve regarding national defense
To mark the 3,000th episode, the first half of the program will feature an in-depth analysis of the increasingly tense situation in Iran. In the second half, anchor Kenta Migimatsu and commentator Toshiyuki Ito will interview Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi aboard the destroyer 'Teruzuki.'
During the conversation, regarding the 'contribution to the safety of the Strait of Hormuz' requested by the U.S., Mr. Koizumi stated that he would 'think about it thoroughly.' Furthermore, facing the tense situation in Iran, he spoke of his unwavering resolve to strengthen the defense industry, promote the domestic production of drones, and facilitate the transfer of defense equipment, remarking, 'If we do not possess what we should possess ourselves, no one may help us.' Amidst a fluctuating global order, what path should Japan choose? From the front lines, we question the 'strategy and determination' for national defense.
[Program Title]
Shinsou NEWS
[Broadcast Date and Time]
March 27 (Fri) 6:58 PM – 8:54 PM
[Program Overview]
Shinsou NEWS delivers the latest information faster and deeper than anywhere else.
What is happening on the front lines of an unpredictable global situation?
What lies at the depth of the news revealed by our exclusive coverage?
Epidemics, wars, disasters, divisions... We will convey the 'now' that will likely still be talked about 100 years from now.
Thorough discussion starting at 6:58 PM!
We deliver a full two hours every other Friday!
Please look forward to it.
[Studio Guests]
Katsutoshi Kawano (Former Chief of Staff, Joint Staff)
Tetsuo Kotani (Professor, Meikai University)
Koichiro Tanaka (Professor, Keio University)
[Anchor]
Kenta Migimatsu (Nippon TV Editorial Commentator)
[Commentator]
Toshiyuki Ito (Yomiuri Shimbun Editorial Board Member)
[Announcer]
Kazushi Kawabata (Nippon TV)
*Program content is subject to change without notice. Thank you for your understanding.
[Image Credit]
(C) NTV
[Broadcast Overview]
◆ March 27 (Fri) 6:58 PM – 8:54 PM
Shinsou NEWS
'Japan's Choices Put to the Test'
Defense Minister Koizumi discusses the situation in Iran and his resolve regarding national defense
To mark the 3,000th episode, the first half of the program will feature an in-depth analysis of the increasingly tense situation in Iran. In the second half, anchor Kenta Migimatsu and commentator Toshiyuki Ito will interview Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi aboard the destroyer 'Teruzuki.'
During the conversation, regarding the 'contribution to the safety of the Strait of Hormuz' requested by the U.S., Mr. Koizumi stated that he would 'think about it thoroughly.' Furthermore, facing the tense situation in Iran, he spoke of his unwavering resolve to strengthen the defense industry, promote the domestic production of drones, and facilitate the transfer of defense equipment, remarking, 'If we do not possess what we should possess ourselves, no one may help us.' Amidst a fluctuating global order, what path should Japan choose? From the front lines, we question the 'strategy and determination' for national defense.
[Program Title]
Shinsou NEWS
[Broadcast Date and Time]
March 27 (Fri) 6:58 PM – 8:54 PM
[Program Overview]
Shinsou NEWS delivers the latest information faster and deeper than anywhere else.
What is happening on the front lines of an unpredictable global situation?
What lies at the depth of the news revealed by our exclusive coverage?
Epidemics, wars, disasters, divisions... We will convey the 'now' that will likely still be talked about 100 years from now.
Thorough discussion starting at 6:58 PM!
We deliver a full two hours every other Friday!
Please look forward to it.
[Studio Guests]
Katsutoshi Kawano (Former Chief of Staff, Joint Staff)
Tetsuo Kotani (Professor, Meikai University)
Koichiro Tanaka (Professor, Keio University)
[Anchor]
Kenta Migimatsu (Nippon TV Editorial Commentator)
[Commentator]
Toshiyuki Ito (Yomiuri Shimbun Editorial Board Member)
[Announcer]
Kazushi Kawabata (Nippon TV)
*Program content is subject to change without notice. Thank you for your understanding.
[Image Credit]
(C) NTV