What is shukan gendai?

Shukan Gendai is a Japanese weekly magazine that covers a wide range of topics such as politics, economics, entertainment, and sports. It was first published in 1949 and is currently owned by Kodansha Ltd.

The magazine is known for its investigative journalism and has broken a number of important stories over the years. However, it has also been criticized for publishing sensationalist and potentially defamatory content.

Shukan Gendai has a circulation of approximately 500,000 copies per week and is widely read throughout Japan. It has also been the subject of several lawsuits and controversies, including accusations of promoting hate speech and discrimination.

Despite these controversies, Shukan Gendai remains a popular source of news and information for many Japanese readers, and continues to publish articles on a wide range of topics that are of interest to its audience.