Understanding Why Japanese Politicians, Including Prime Ministers, Lose Power: Key Factors and Insights

Question from readers:
What are the reasons politicians in Japan, especially the Prime Minister, fall from power? I believe the political world is very harsh, and I want to understand why so many people lose their positions.

What Are the Reasons Politicians Fall from Power?

Recently, I’ve been seeing a lot of news about Japanese politicians, particularly Prime Ministers, losing their

Analyzing the Controversy Surrounding Okada Sayaka’s Statements and Their Impact on Public Perception

Question from a reader:
Can you explain what specific issues there are with Okada Sayaka’s statements? I believe there are opinions that say she is just stating the facts and that clumsy women are to blame. What do you think about that?

Thoughts on Okada Sayaka’s Statements

Recently, I saw news about Okada Sayaka’s statements causing controversy. Even if her comments

The Psychology Behind Negative Comments: Why Criticizing Celebrities Reflects Our Own Insecurities

Question from a Reader:
I’ve often heard that people who speak ill of others are disliked, but what do you think about those who spread negative comments about celebrities online using their smartphones?

The Impact of Online Negative Comments

Recently, while having tea with a friend at a café, we started discussing negative comments made online. Our conversation particularly focused on

Understanding the Impact of Language: Why Describing Mental Health as ‘Living in the Shadows’ Can Be Harmful

Question from a reader:
Watanabe Nagisa-san, Regarding the phrase “living in the shadows for a lifetime,” I believe expressing the lives of those who are mentally suffering as ‘shadows’ is inappropriate. Such phrasing seems to disregard the feelings of those involved. Shouldn’t we show more consideration?

Reflecting on the term ‘shadows’

Recently, I saw that Watanabe Nagisa-san’s phrase “living in the