Tōru Hashimoto's Controversial Support for Masahiro Nakai: Analyzing the Impact on Sexual Violence Discourse

Tōru Hashimoto’s Controversial Support for Masahiro Nakai: Analyzing the Impact on Sexual Violence Discourse

Question from readers:
What do you think about Tōru Hashimoto’s comments supporting Masahiro Nakai? Many people may have felt uncomfortable after hearing his statements on “Miyane-ya” on April 1 and “Dotto Connect” on April 5. The report from the third-party committee clearly states that Nakai’s actions occurred in the context of work, placing women in situations where it was difficult for

The Hidden Charm of Myakumyaku: Exploring Its Cuteness Through Different Perspectives

The Hidden Charm of Myakumyaku: Exploring Its Cuteness Through Different Perspectives

Question from Readers:
“I’ve heard that Myakumyaku is cute, but could you tell me specifically what makes it cute?”

The Cuteness of Myakumyaku: My Perspective

Recently, I received a question about Myakumyaku, and to be honest, at first, I thought, “Is this really cute?” I mean, those eyes are a bit creepy, right? When I first saw the design sketches, I

Famous Japanese Stars Who Captivated the World: Icons from Cinema, Anime, and Sports

Famous Japanese Stars Who Captivated the World: Icons from Cinema, Anime, and Sports

Reader’s Question:
Who are some globally famous Japanese stars?

Globally Famous Japanese Stars

Recently, I had a conversation with friends about Japanese stars, and names like the late Toshiro Mifune, Kyoshi Horiguchi, and Ken Watanabe came up. Particularly, Toshiro Mifune represents the golden age of Japanese cinema, and his presence is still cherished by many today. The films he starred in

Are Celebrities More Lenient Towards Their Own? Analyzing Industry Bias and Media Reporting

Are Celebrities More Lenient Towards Their Own? Analyzing Industry Bias and Media Reporting

Question from Readers:
Do you think celebrities are lenient towards their own? I was just watching Mister Sunday, and Hashimoto-san was defending Nakai-san, while it seemed like he had a differing opinion from the others. But when the topic turned to executives at Fuji TV, everyone started criticizing them all at once. I found it quite telling.

Analysis of Celebrities’ Leniency