The Impact of Television on Lawyers: Are Variety Show Appearances Diluting Courtroom Skills?

Question from a reader:
Recently, while watching Nakai’s incident, I couldn’t help but think that the lawyers appearing on variety shows might not be as strong in the courtroom. It seems like their arguments can be quite shaky, and they often present exceptional case laws as if they are common perspectives for the viewers. There is a strong impression that they

Why Do Many People Dislike NHK and Takashi Tachibana? Exploring Public Opinions and Reactions

Reader’s Question:
Do many people dislike NHK and Takashi Tachibana?

Casual Talk About NHK and Takashi Tachibana

Recently, while chatting with friends about comedy, NHK and Takashi Tachibana came up as topics. I realized that the public’s reaction to them is quite divided.

NHK’s Presence

First, when NHK is mentioned, many people say things like “I dislike it” or “the subscription

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

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,