Ippei Mizuhara Fraud Case: Is a 4-Year Sentence Enough to Deter Future Crimes?

Question from a reader:
Considering that Ippei Mizuhara stole several billion yen, I truly believe that a sentence of 4 years and 9 months is quite lenient. I’m worried that this could lead to an increase in fraud cases amounting to 2.6 billion yen. If he manages to escape, he could live comfortably for the rest of his life, and even

The Impact of Apology Timing on Media Backlash in Infidelity Scandals

Question from a reader:
It seems that when someone involved in an affair quickly holds a press conference to apologize, they tend to face less backlash from the media. On the other hand, when they make excuses or provide half-hearted responses, things often escalate dramatically. Even though the act of infidelity itself doesn’t change, does the way they respond become crucial?

The Charismatic Artists of the Showa Era: Exploring the Allure of Eikichi Yazawa, Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi, Shogo Hamada, and Keisuke Kuwata

Question from a reader:
Why were there so many charismatic artists during the Showa era? I’m curious about the reasons behind the charm and influence of figures like Eikichi Yazawa, Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi, Shogo Hamada, and Keisuke Kuwata.

The Charm of Charismatic Artists from the Showa Era

While chatting with friends, we started discussing artists from the Showa era. I reflected on

The Impact of Apologies on Public Perception: Why Sincere Apologies Matter More Than Excuses

Question from a reader:
It seems that people who have had an affair and held a press conference to apologize are relatively less criticized by the media. Conversely, when someone makes excuses or responds half-heartedly, it often leads to a much bigger backlash. Even though the act of infidelity itself remains unchanged, does the way one handles the situation matter? Or

Understanding the Kissing Confusion in Steins;Gate: Is Kurisu’s Kiss Okabe’s First or Just a Time Travel Twist?

Reader’s Question:
In the Steins;Gate movie, there’s a scene where Chibi Okabe gets kissed by Kurisu. However, in the Steins;Gate anime, Okabe mentions that his kiss with Kurisu wasn’t his first kiss. Does this mean that the kiss with Kurisu in the movie, when she goes back in time, is considered