Nagai Takashi

Journalist. Born in Kiryū, Gunma Prefecture, in 1958. Graduated from Meiji University. Employed as a journalist by the Tokyo Times but lost his job in 1992 when the newspaper company folded. Has worked as a freelance journalist since then. Currently writes for media including newspapers, magazines, and online publications. Books include Imin kaikin (Open Season for Immigrants), EV Wars and Asahi Bīru 30 nenme no gyakushū (Asahi Beer Strikes Back in Its Thirtieth Year).