Toru Hashimoto’s Controversial Statement on Evidence and Masahiro Nakai’s Confidentiality: A Legal Perspective

Toru Hashimoto’s Opinion and Masahiro Nakai’s Confidentiality Obligation

Recently, Toru Hashimoto’s statement “If you can’t provide evidence, don’t judge” has been a topic of discussion. From a legal standpoint, it’s true that without evidence, a trial cannot proceed. However, I believe we need to delve deeper into the issue surrounding Masahiro Nakai’s refusal to waive his confidentiality obligation. As someone

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

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

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