Hikorohee-san's NHK Broadcast Comment: Understanding the Humor and Potential Backlash
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Hikorohee-san’s NHK Broadcast Comment: Understanding the Humor and Potential Backlash

Question from a Reader:
Recently, there was a moment during an NHK live broadcast when Hikorohee-san expressed discomfort with an announcer’s mistake by saying, “Get it together!” Given the recent controversy involving Okada Saka, I feel a bit worried. I believe Hikorohee-san intended it as a comedic comment, but could it make viewers uncomfortable? Is there a risk of backlash?

Reflecting

Reasons Behind the Government's Reluctance to Release Stockpiled Rice Amid the Reiwa Rice Crisis
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Reasons Behind the Government’s Reluctance to Release Stockpiled Rice Amid the Reiwa Rice Crisis

Question from readers:
What are the reasons the government is not releasing its stockpiled rice? I believe it should be utilized during the current rice crisis in the Reiwa era.

Considering Stockpiled Rice and Its Release

Recently, I’ve been hearing the term “Reiwa rice crisis” more frequently. There are various opinions circulating about why the government is not releasing its stockpiled

Understanding the Intricacies of "Summer Time Rendering": Analyzing Key Scenes and Time Leap Dynamics
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Understanding the Intricacies of “Summer Time Rendering”: Analyzing Key Scenes and Time Leap Dynamics

Reader’s Question:
I have a question about “Summer Time Rendering.” In the dinner scene where Nagumo receives the message from Alan, I noticed that this scene wasn’t there initially. Why did it suddenly change? – Nagumo was searching for Ajiro Shinpei based on the message. – The innkeeper mentioned a missing

Future of Honda and Nissan: Will Uchida's Departure Lead to a Corporate Merger?
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Future of Honda and Nissan: Will Uchida’s Departure Lead to a Corporate Merger?

Question from a reader:
Honda has mentioned that they will resume negotiations if Nissan’s President Uchida steps down. Has there been any spiteful talk about making Nissan a subsidiary or changing the company’s name to Honda Corporation simply because they dislike President Uchida? If Uchida were to be ousted, do you really think they would change the name to Honda Corporation?

The Controversy Surrounding Ichijo Miki: Is Claiming the Title of Miss Kyoto University a Smart Self-Promotion Move?
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The Controversy Surrounding Ichijo Miki: Is Claiming the Title of Miss Kyoto University a Smart Self-Promotion Move?

Question from a reader:
Ichijo Miki has been causing a stir by claiming the title of “Miss Kyoto University,” and she has also garnered attention in other beauty contests and media outlets. With her background as a wealthy daughter and a student in the prestigious Kyoto University Medical School, she appears to have a strong mindset. Can we say that this

Takahira Kuruma: The Rise and Impact of the M-1 Grand Prix Winning Comedian
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Takahira Kuruma: The Rise and Impact of the M-1 Grand Prix Winning Comedian

Reader’s Question:
Is there a comedian named Nantoka Kuruma famous?

About Takahira Kuruma and Reiwa Roman

Recently, a friend asked me, “Is there a comedian named Nantoka Kuruma who is famous?” At first, I wasn’t quite sure, but I quickly remembered Takahira Kuruma. He is a member of the manzai duo Reiwa Roman, and he gained widespread recognition after winning the