Understanding the Term Just Born: How Long Can We Use It After a Child's Birth?
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Understanding the Term Just Born: How Long Can We Use It After a Child’s Birth?

Question from a reader:
I’ve seen in various articles that Kojiima Ruriko’s child was just born, but I believe it’s actually been a year since the birth. While the child should be turning one, referring to them as “just born” gives the impression that they were born in January 2025, which feels really off. How long is this expression “just born” supposed to be used?

How Long Can We Say a Child is “Just Born”?

Hello! Today, I want to discuss something interesting. It seems there’s been some talk recently about

Addressing Victims' Voices in the Entertainment Industry: A Call for Accountability and Change
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Addressing Victims’ Voices in the Entertainment Industry: A Call for Accountability and Change

Reflecting on Issues in the Entertainment Industry

Recently, I was deeply pained to see reports about a serious incident involving a well-known male talent and a woman in her twenties. It was reported that the woman suffered significant physical and mental damage, forcing her to resign from her job. While the male talent claims “there was no violence,” the fact that a settlement of 90 million yen was paid raises questions about what truly happened behind the scenes.

Creating a Society that Values Victims’ Voices

Imagining the victim expressing feelings

Understanding the Controversy: Smile Up Inc. Lawsuit Against Junior and Its Impact on Fans and Victims
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Understanding the Controversy: Smile Up Inc. Lawsuit Against Junior and Its Impact on Fans and Victims

Question from a reader:
What do you think about Smile Up Inc. suing the victim, Junior? It seems like people from Kis-My-Ft2 and Yokoyama Yu’s peers are involved, and I’d like to hear your thoughts on this.

Thoughts on the Lawsuit by Smile Up Inc.

Recently, I was surprised to hear the news that Smile Up Inc. has sued the victim, Junior. The involvement of people from Kis-My-Ft2 and peers of Yokoyama Yu adds a complex layer for fans, creating mixed feelings.

The Difficulty of Being in a Victim’s Position

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Masahiro Nakai's Women Trouble: Analyzing Confidentiality Breach and Crisis Management at Fuji TV
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Masahiro Nakai’s Women Trouble: Analyzing Confidentiality Breach and Crisis Management at Fuji TV

Thoughts on Masahiro Nakai’s Women Trouble

Recently, I’ve noticed discussions surrounding Masahiro Nakai’s women troubles. With many opinions regarding the former female announcer’s alleged breach of confidentiality, I took some time to reflect on the topic myself. First, regarding the point of confidentiality breach: indeed, if the details of the settlement are leaked to the outside, it might be considered a violation. However, if the former female announcer has not disclosed specific details about the incident, can it truly be labeled a breach? Rather, I feel that the essence of