Today's Close-up (NHK)

In a special feature on NHK's renowned program Today's Close-up, our team investigated the pivotal role played by Gen Z voters—particularly in the conservative-leaning Southern states. We conducted on-the-ground reporting at universities and urban centers, capturing candid voices and real-life perspectives. The program ultimately revealed the strength and organization of the Trump campaign, providing Japanese viewers with an early and accurate forecast of Trump’s victory.

With his extensive experience reporting from the U.S., Nakamura coordinated the coverage to ensure that the team explored lesser-known aspects of American society—especially the pop culture and religious beliefs shaping the worldview of rural white communities, a perspective rarely covered in Japanese media.