Hello, this is Kosuke Souka. As ‘Hatake Hata’ celebrates its 20th anniversary, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all our readers. Thinking that those born on the day this site was launched are now twenty years old fills me with both a sense of awe and a bit of fear. And to those born on May 1st, happy birthday! (lol)
The daily struggles of making ends meet, along with the heartbreaking news we encounter day by day… Through it all, your support, interest, and even the warm encouragement outside the internet have become a great source of strength for us. Thanks to the support of our readers, we have been able to continue for 20 years. I sincerely thank you all.
There have been times when I could not properly repay the support you have given, leading me to wonder if I am even qualified to speak out in such a way, and at times I felt unable to write anything at all. While my situation still feels somewhat constrained, I will never forget the kindness I have received. I promise not to grow complacent in the current state, and I am determined to repay your support as soon as possible.
Moving forward, we will continue to address the many issues and challenges in society, raising our voices together with you. We hope this site can serve as a space to think together and to act together. Let us continue to journey through life hand-in-hand with ‘Hatake Hata.’
Once again, please accept my apologies and my gratitude. As ‘Hatake Hata’ marks its 20th anniversary, I thank you for your continued support. I am truly grateful to you all.