Exploring the Impact of Inoue Yosui's "Kasa ga Nai": A Reflection on Youth Suicide and Urban Loneliness in 1970s Japan

Exploring the Impact of Inoue Yosui’s “Kasa ga Nai”: A Reflection on Youth Suicide and Urban Loneliness in 1970s Japan

Question from a reader:
I’m curious about Inoue Yosui’s song “Kasa ga Nai.” The lyrics begin with “In the city, the number of young people committing suicide is increasing.” Was there really a significant rise in suicides during that time? If there had been more suicides in rural areas, would the lyrics have said, “In the countryside, the number of young

Navigating Expectations in Communication: The Risk of Being Blacklisted for Misunderstood Responses

Navigating Expectations in Communication: The Risk of Being Blacklisted for Misunderstood Responses

Question from a reader:
Earlier, I answered a question, but if my response doesn’t meet the expectations of the asker, is there a high chance that I could be blacklisted and unable to reply?

Expectations vs. Reality in Responses

Recently, I was chatting with a friend at a café. He works in a field related to law and mentioned, “If I

Is Takashi Tachibana's Approach to NHK Issues Effective or Just for Show?

Is Takashi Tachibana’s Approach to NHK Issues Effective or Just for Show?

Question from Readers:
Is Takashi Tachibana from the NHK Party really addressing the issues related to NHK?

NHK Issues and Takashi Tachibana’s Approach

Recently, there has been a growing conversation about Takashi Tachibana from the NHK Party. I would like to share my thoughts on whether he is effectively resolving the issues concerning NHK. Watching Tachibana’s activities, it seems that he

Will Masahiro Nakai Make a Comeback? Exploring His Future in the Entertainment Industry

Will Masahiro Nakai Make a Comeback? Exploring His Future in the Entertainment Industry

Question from a reader:
Do you think Masahiro Nakai will not return to the entertainment industry anymore?

Thoughts on Masahiro Nakai’s Return

When chatting with friends, the topic of Masahiro Nakai often comes up. Since he stepped away from the entertainment world, as a fan, I feel a sense of loss. Recently, everyone has been expressing their feelings about how they