Masahiro Nakai Controversy: Unpacking Sexual Violence Allegations and Media Response

Masahiro Nakai Controversy: Unpacking Sexual Violence Allegations and Media Response

Reader’s Question:
I’d like to know more specifically about the issues of sexual violence and misconduct related to Masahiro Nakai. Furthermore, the fact that there is a refusal to lift confidentiality obligations suggests a rather serious situation, doesn’t it? I also heard that Fuji TV’s defense of Nakai has led to a wider controversy that even affected Kantele, but ultimately, what

Understanding Nakai-san's Silence: The Complexities of Confidentiality and Public Perception

Understanding Nakai-san’s Silence: The Complexities of Confidentiality and Public Perception

Reader’s Question:
There are various speculations surrounding the issue of sexual violence related to Nakai-san, and I worry that this is being perceived as the truth. Is there a reason why Nakai-san does not lift his confidentiality obligation? If there really is nothing wrong, I don’t understand why he continues to hide it. By maintaining this silence, it seems he risks

Globally Recognized Japanese Stars: Iconic Figures in Film, Sports, and Animation

Globally Recognized Japanese Stars: Iconic Figures in Film, Sports, and Animation

Question from readers:
Who are some globally recognized Japanese stars?

Thinking About Global Japanese Stars

Recently, I was discussing with my friends, “Who are the globally recognized Japanese stars?” We had a lot of interesting opinions, so I thought I’d share some of them. The first name that came up was the late Toshiro Mifune. He was truly an amazing actor,