Koizumi Shinjiro's Rice Price Proposal: Could It Qualify Him for Prime Minister?

Koizumi Shinjiro’s Rice Price Proposal: Could It Qualify Him for Prime Minister?

Question from a reader:
Do you think if Koizumi Shinjiro made the price of rice 5 kilograms for 2000 yen, he would be qualified to be Prime Minister?

Koizumi Shinjiro and the Price of Rice

Recently, I was discussing Koizumi Shinjiro with a friend. The question was whether he would be qualified to be Prime Minister if he could set the

How to Respond to Online Threats: Navigating Fear and Community Support in the Digital Age

How to Respond to Online Threats: Navigating Fear and Community Support in the Digital Age

Question from a reader:
Recently, I became aware of an account on YouTube making threats against Watanabe Nagisa. Among the posts was an image of a knife placed on top of a photo book, which made me feel more fear than surprise. I believe that such twisted personal grudges and obsessions can’t simply be dismissed as bad internet humor. If the

Hōshōryū's Pre-Match Rituals: Balancing Intimidation and Individuality in Sumo

Hōshōryū’s Pre-Match Rituals: Balancing Intimidation and Individuality in Sumo

Question from Readers:
What do you all think about Hōshōryū’s pre-match rituals? His routine of stepping back significantly from the starting line doesn’t seem to show any hesitation, but some feel it lacks a strong presence. While there are voices suggesting that he doesn’t exude the dignity expected of a yokozuna, if this style helps him concentrate, perhaps outside opinions shouldn’t

Understanding the Masahiro Nakai Case: Consent, Power Dynamics, and the Complexity of Romantic Relationships

Understanding the Masahiro Nakai Case: Consent, Power Dynamics, and the Complexity of Romantic Relationships

Question from readers:
Regarding Masahiro Nakai, do you all really consider it a “romantic trouble”? When considering the age difference, positions, and power dynamics within the industry, can we truly assert that there was “consent”? By underestimating the definition of “sexual violence,” are we inadvertently ignoring the voices of the victims? Also, are you influenced by Nakai’s comments about his “innocence”?