Rakugoka Tatekawa Shiraku's Commentary Sparks Huge SNS Debate: From 'Are You Japanese?' Remarks to Panda Issues
Rakugoka Tatekawa Shiraku has drawn significant attention on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) regarding his remarks made on television programs and his personal YouTube channel, leading to a swirl of mixed opinions. His comments, particularly those concerning political issues and international relations, have become the focal point of discussion. The most controversial aspect is his stance of questioning, 'Are those who criticize Sanae Takaichi truly Japanese?' This remark was made while defending Takaichi's (or then-prime ministerial candidate Takaichi's) statements regarding a potential Taiwan contingency. Strong criticisms erupted in response, including comments like, 'This threatens the foundation of democracy,' 'Are citizens unpatriotic if they criticize policy?', and 'A rakugoka becoming a pawn for politicians who want to start a war.' He has even been labeled 'a blatant net-uyoku' (internet right-winger) and 'a sy...