Writer / Former GSDF General Hiroki Yamashita Starts Newsletter Distribution on Professional Writing Platform "theLetter"

Hiroki Yamashita, a writer and former Ground Self-Defense Force General, has begun distributing a newsletter on "theLetter," a stock-type writing platform for professionals and experts. He will provide detailed explanations on Japan's security relations, international affairs, analysis of wars and strategies, and insights into modern weaponry. This move further enhances theLetter's offering of highly specialized content.
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OutNow Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Itaru Hamamoto) announced that Mr. Hiroki Yamashita, a writer and former Ground Self-Defense Force General, has started distributing a newsletter as a new writer user on "theLetter," a stock-type writing platform for professionals and experts operated by the company. Comment from Mr. Hiroki Yamashita I will explain in detail the security relations surrounding Japan and international affairs, as revealed by a former Ground Self-Defense Force Area Commander. In addition, I will analyze and explain recent wars, strategies, and tactics, and professionally describe the performance and destructive effects of modern weapons. I will also share behind-the-scenes stories of the Ministry of Defense and Self-Defense Forces (organization, personnel, daily life of personnel, salaries), and even military novels. Hiroki Yamashita's In-Depth Security Newsletter: https://yamashita.theletter.jp/ A newsletter that provides detailed explanations of security relations surrounding Japan and international affairs, as revealed by a former Ground Self-Defense Force Area Commander. Visiting Professor at Chiba Institute of Science and Nihon Bunri University. After joining the Ground Self-Defense Force in 1979, he served in key positions such as Chief of Staff of the Eastern Army Headquarters, Commander of the 3rd Division, Vice Chief of Staff, Ground Self-Defense Force, and Commander of the Central Army. He retired in 2015. His books include "Operation Raigeki" (Bungeishunju) and "Complete Simulation: Taiwan Invasion War" (Kodansha). About theLetter theLetter is a stock-type writing platform for professionals and experts, with 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 website: https://theletter.jp/ theLetter Expert Influencer Article Collaboration "theLetter," which gathers media by influential individuals with credibility and expertise comparable to published authors, contributes to enhancing awareness, understanding, and credibility of your company's products/services at a low cost by creating interviews and articles with its affiliated influencers. Download case studies and materials here: https://lp.theletter.jp/showcase theLetter Multi-Distribution (for media operating companies) This service delivers high-quality articles by experts, including those for paid subscribers, to partner media. Media companies can select and decide to distribute articles that include timely news of high social interest or deeply researched content that only experts can provide, on an article-by-article basis. This contributes to achieving KPIs such as increased PV, repeat rates, and subscriber registrations without incurring planning and editing costs. Currently, we are collaborating with media such as "SmartNews+" and "ITmedia," and have a track record of articles ranking in the top positions. Contact us or consult with a representative here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2pnmQbv-x77kGR8Gup-fJYhGgLu7LdmenqDAad4JZ1mOQAw/viewform