About This Trend
消し込み is a Japanese term referring to the act of deleting or censoring information.
According to an X post by Hidekazu, Japanese politicians may be involved in widespread information deletion, with a member of the Liberal Democratic Party suggesting that the party is engaged in "相当消し込み" (considerable deletion). The term has been trending on X and Yahoo Japan, with various sources discussing its implications for freedom of speech and media regulation. A recent statement by a member of the party, citing the need to delete information that is not beneficial to the party, has sparked controversy and public debate. According to Trendaily, a website that reports on Japanese news, a video of the party member's statement has gone viral on X. The use of terms like "消し込み" may indicate a crackdown on dissenting voices and criticism of government policies. The situation has raised concerns about the impact of media regulation on democratic institutions and the freedom of the press. More context