German journalist Toru Kumagai starts newsletter distribution on professional writing platform "theLetter"

OutNow Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Makoto Hamamoto) operates "theLetter," a stock-based writing platform for professionals and experts. Toru Kumagai, a journalist based in Germany, has newly commenced distribution as a writer on this platform. Comment from Toru Kumagai: I have been living in Germany since 1990, continuing to cover and live there for over 35 years. Based on this experience, I will report on European politics, economy, society, and culture. Focusing on security, environment, energy, historical perceptions, and differences in working styles between Japan and Germany, I will also shed light on values and working styles appearing in everyday life, and share topics found on the streets. I hope this newsletter will be read by those interested in European politics, economy, society, and culture, and those who wish to know the true reality of Europe that is not sufficiently covered by Japanese media. Toru Kumagai's Europe Communication: https://kumagai.theletter.jp/ A newsletter by a former NHK correspondent who has lived in Germany for over 35 years, interpreting European politics and economy, security, environment, and Japan-Germany comparisons from a local perspective. Journalist based in Germany. After graduating from Waseda University's School of Political Science and Economics, he joined NHK and worked at the Washington Bureau. He covered events such as the fall of the Berlin Wall and the US-Soviet summit on-site. Since 1990, he has been based in Munich, Germany, as a freelance journalist, covering and writing about changes in unified Germany, European political and economic integration, security, and energy/environmental issues. His numerous books include "False Empire," "Japan and Germany: Two Post-War Eras," "Why Merkel Changed Course," "Germany's Challenge to Abandon Nuclear Power," and "How Germany Faced Its Past." He received the Peace and Cooperation Journalism Fund Award of Encouragement in 2007. About theLetter: theLetter is a writing platform for professionals and experts, hosting many highly specialized writers such as doctors, lawyers, columnists, and journalists who have published books. Currently, over 1,000 writers active in fields such as business, interior design, economy, medicine, finance, politics, sports, and entertainment are disseminating information. Service site: https://theletter.jp/ theLetter Expert Influencer Article Collaboration: "theLetter," a platform where media by reputable and specialized influencers who have authored books gather, creates interview/coverage articles in collaboration with its affiliated influencers, contributing to increased awareness, understanding, and credibility of your company's products/services at a low cost. Download examples and materials here: https://lp.theletter.jp/showcase theLetter Multi-Distribution (for media operating companies): This service distributes high-quality articles by experts, including those for paid subscribers, to partner media outlets. Media companies can select and decide to distribute articles that incorporate current news of high social interest or deeply explored content only possible by experts, on an article-by-article basis. This contributes to achieving KPIs such as increased PV, repeat rates, and subscriber registrations without planning or editing costs. Currently, we have partnerships with media outlets such as "SmartNews+" and "ITmedia," and have a track record of articles ranking at the top. Contact or consult with a representative here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2pnmQbv-x77kGR8Gup-fJYhGgLu7LdmenqDAad4JZ1mOQAw/viewform