The Double Standard of Celebrity Settlements: Why Accountability Seems Elusive

The Double Standard of Celebrity Settlements: Why Accountability Seems Elusive

Reader’s Question:
Why is it often said that celebrities are “not guilty because it’s not a criminal case”? Even though there are victims like Masahiro Nakai, who was hospitalized due to acute stress reactions and PTSD, and a third-party committee recognized it as a “serious human rights violation of sexual violence,” the public seems to treat it as “it’s fine because

Understanding the Nakai Issue: Insights on the Third-Party Committee's Report and Workplace Dynamics

Understanding the Nakai Issue: Insights on the Third-Party Committee’s Report and Workplace Dynamics

Question from the Reader:
What is the response regarding the points raised by the third-party committee concerning the Nakai issue?

Thoughts on the Nakai Issue

Recently, news about Masahiro Nakai has been trending. I found myself intrigued and looked into various opinions. The reactions to the third-party committee’s report were particularly interesting. What surprised me initially was that Nakai was the

Navigating the Controversy: Why We Must Discuss Masahiro Nakai's Recent Statements and Their Impact on Victims

Navigating the Controversy: Why We Must Discuss Masahiro Nakai’s Recent Statements and Their Impact on Victims

Reader’s Question:
With Masahiro Nakai’s side publicly addressing this issue again, is it strange for us to bring up this story? I understand the opinion that it might be kinder to leave it alone since she is trying to move forward. I, too, hope that this incident can be left in the past. However, Nakai’s side has countered the report from

Understanding Consent: Why the Victim's Perspective Matters More Than the Perpetrator's Account

Understanding Consent: Why the Victim’s Perspective Matters More Than the Perpetrator’s Account

Question from a reader:
Why do so many people try to determine whether there was “consent” solely based on the perpetrator’s account? Regarding the case of Nakai Masahiro, some people say, “Maybe the woman initially consented?” or “Perhaps she just changed her mind later.” However, I believe that these are merely opinions from the perpetrator’s perspective. Ignoring the feelings of the

Masahiro Nakai Sexual Misconduct Allegations: A Deep Dive into Industry Culture and Accountability

Masahiro Nakai Sexual Misconduct Allegations: A Deep Dive into Industry Culture and Accountability

Thoughts on Masahiro Nakai’s Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Recently, the allegations of sexual misconduct against Masahiro Nakai have become a major topic of discussion, and I’ve taken some time to reflect on this matter. The fact that the third-party committee of Fuji TV has recognized that “sexual violence occurred” is quite shocking news. Particularly after reading the report, it becomes clear