A new trend in studying political science later in life! Yoichi Takahashi, a quantitative policy scholar and former Cabinet Secretariat advisor, shares the “political knowledge” you need to know.

A new trend in studying political science later in life! Yoichi Takahashi, a quantitative policy scholar and former Cabinet
Secretariat advisor, imparts essential political knowledge. ​
Fusosha Publishing Co., Ltd. Press Release: September 1, 2025 To Members of the Press A new trend in studying political science later in life! Yoichi Takahashi, a quantitative policy scholar and former Cabinet Secretariat advisor, imparts essential political knowledge. Fusosha will release Yoichi Takahashi’s “Political Science: What You Should Know From Age 60” on Monday, September 1, 2025. This book will teach you the basics of political science, with the theme of relearning politics as “the wisdom needed to survive in society.”
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“Political Science You Should Know From Age 60” by Yoichi Takahashi “Political Science”: What people in their 60s and older need to know, as the outcome of policies directly impacts their lives. “Consumption tax increase,” “Trump tariffs,” “foreigner issues,” “Ministry of Finance vested interests”… To what extent do you feel these words you hear on the news have a connection to your own life? Especially from your 60s onward, the future of policies in areas such as healthcare, pensions, taxation, and foreign affairs directly affect your daily life, so it’s important to have the ability to correctly understand and judge politics. This book delves into the fundamentals of “what is politics?” from the perspective of the author, a quantitative policy scholar and former Ministry of Finance (MOF) bureaucrat, using real-world news and political events as its subject matter. Like economics and geopolitics, politics is also, so to speak, “wisdom for surviving in society.” This book serves as a guide for understanding the dynamics behind systems and thinking about how to take politics back into your own hands. 〈Excerpt from the book’s “Introduction”> Whenever a political topic makes headlines, criticism of the prime minister and political parties abounds, but few people stop to consider why things are the way they are and what can be done to change them. This book is for anyone who has felt that same sense of unease. Especially from your 60s onwards, the outcome of policies such as healthcare, pensions, tax systems, and foreign affairs directly impacts your daily life. Politics is never something far away. You need the ability to correctly understand and make judgments. This book delves into the fundamentals of “what politics is,” using real-world news and political situations as its subject matter. Like economics and geopolitics, the theme is to reexamine politics as “the wisdom needed to survive in society.” However, it goes beyond simple institutional commentary or idealism. From the perspective of the author, a quantitative policy scholar and former Ministry of Finance (MOF) bureaucrat, he delves into the influence of the Ministry of Finance and the vested interest structure behind the scenes, providing a realistic and logical analysis. Table of contents Chapter 1: Economic stimulus measures are the political hotbed of the Reiwa era Chapter 2: Sovereignty eroded by China and South Korea from both within and outside the country Chapter 3: Handling the US-Russia relationship is tricky Chapter 4: Pervasive interests and ties among politicians, bureaucrats, and business leaders Chapter 5: The basics of political science you’re too embarrassed to ask about [Author profile]
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/26633/1428/26633-1428-468b899172ce9fe20d1698c3f7d49310-1666×2000.jpg Born in Tokyo in 1955. Quantitative policy scholar. Professor at the Faculty of Business Creativity, Gakushuin University, and Chairman and CEO of Policy Research Institute Co., Ltd. Graduated from the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, and the Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics, University of Tokyo. Ph.D. in Policy Studies. Joined the Ministry of Finance (now the Ministry of Finance) in 1980. He has previously served as Director of the Financial Planning Office of the Financial Bureau of the Ministry of Finance, a visiting researcher at Princeton University, a counselor to the Cabinet Office (Special Mission Office of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy), and a counselor to the Cabinet (Office of the Cabinet Secretary). He served as a key figure in the Koizumi and first Abe cabinets, proposing policies such as the disclosure of the
“Kasumigaseki buried treasure” and the “Hometown Tax” and “Pension Regular Mail” programs. He retired in 2008. He served as an advisor to the Cabinet Secretariat in the Suga Yoshihide cabinet. He won the 17th Yamamoto Shichihei Award for “Farewell Ministry of Finance!” (Kodansha). He has also written many other best-selling books. The YouTube channel “Yoichi Takahashi Channel” has over 1.32 million subscribers. [Bibliographic information] Title: “Political Science You Should Know From Age 60” Price: 1,045 yen (tax included) : Fusosha Release date: Monday, September 1, 2025 Format: Shinsho version ISBN: 978-4594101268 *Now on sale at bookstores and online bookstores nationwide! ■Amazon https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4594101267 ■Rakuten Books https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18297192/ ◆Inquiries regarding this book, including article content Fusosha Publishing Co., Ltd. To PR: senden@fusosha.co.jp For more information about this release automatically, so please do not reply.