Minoru Kihara

Minoru Kihara

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Minoru Kihara is a former Japanese Minister of Defense who has been influential in discussions surrounding Japan's defense strategy and international security collaborations.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
305,334
Power
10,902$
Sentiment
5.56
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Taiwan 3 5.00 0.33% +0% 23,816,775 77,411 $670,000 2,178$
United Kingdom 2 6.50 0.09% +0% 67,886,011 60,209 $2,700,000 2,395$
Japan 1 5.00 0.08% +0% 126,476,461 103,754 $5,000,000 4,102$
Guatemala 1 8.00 0.08% +0% 17,915,568 15,005 $82,000 69$
Switzerland 1 6.00 0.08% +0% 8,654,622 7,042 $700,000 570$
Canada 1 5.00 0.08% +0% 38,005,238 31,964 $1,700,000 1,430$
Greece 1 5.00 0.08% +0% 10,423,054 8,474 $190,000 154$
Cabo Verde 1 5.00 0.27% +0% 555,987 1,475 $2,100 6$
Totals 11 293,733,716 305,334 $11,044,100 10,904$
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Recent Mentions

Taiwan Taiwan: Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara told a routine news conference that it is regrettable the measure imposes tariffs. 4

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: US tariff hikes dismay and anger trading partners

Switzerland Switzerland: Minoru Kihara is the government spokesperson who stated that Japan needs to better protect itself against foreign espionage. 6

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Ist Japan ein Paradies für russische Spione? Das Land will seine Abwehr stärken

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Japan’s chief government spokesperson, Minoru Kihara, acknowledged the growing need to deal with foreign information activities threatening national security. 6

The Guardian: ‘Den of spies’: why has Japan been easy prey for Russian espionage, and what is Tokyo doing about it? | Espionage

Guatemala Guatemala: Minoru Kihara is the government spokesperson expressing Japan's support for the International Criminal Court. 8

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: Japón respalda a la Corte Penal Internacional tras plan de EE. UU. para desmantelarla

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Minoru Kihara is the chief government spokesperson who acknowledged the need to counter foreign intelligence activities in Japan. 7

The Guardian: Japan admits growing need to counter espionage after Russian ‘den of spies’ report | Japan

Taiwan Taiwan: Minoru Kihara is the Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary who reported on the warnings received by Japanese research ships from Chinese government vessels. 6

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: China warns off Japan research ships