Question from a reader:
Among the former members of Morning Musume, is Fujimoto Miki the only one who is still active in the entertainment industry and on television? I’m curious why she appears on TV so much compared to other former and current members. Can you explain the reasons for her success and why she has more work and popularity than
Question from a reader:
What kind of evaluation does Shinjiro Koizumi receive as a politician? Is there anyone who can provide details about his achievements and failures so far?
The evaluation of Shinjiro Koizumi is multifaceted and quite intriguing. When his name comes up, one cannot help but think of his unique way of
Question from a reader:
Is Mako-san’s child a boy? It seems that there’s no coverage on television, but do you have any information?
Recently, there has been discussion surrounding the child born to Mako-san and Kei Komuro. There seem to be many questions regarding the child’s gender; however, the reality is that not much information
Question from a reader:
What do you think about Tōru Hashimoto’s claim that “Masahiro Nakai’s actions are not sexual violence”? While I can understand his legal perspective that “not having consent alone does not constitute a crime” and “the social backlash is too severe,” it seems to overlook the voices of actual victims and the circumstances on the ground. Isn’t it
Recently, there has been a flurry of opinions regarding the reports on Masahiro Nakai and Nagisa Watanabe. One opinion that particularly surprised me was the assertion that “if it’s menstruation, one should be able to decline.” Is it really that simple? I decided to contemplate this issue from a legal perspective.
Question from a reader:
Recently, there has been a discussion regarding Masahiro Nakai, where lawyer Toru Hashimoto made comments defending him by stating that it does not constitute sexual violence. Despite the third-party committee determining that sexual violence did occur, Hashimoto seems to question the methods of that judgment. Honorary Professor Ayumu Yasutomi has countered Hashimoto’s views, pointing out the essence
Question from a reader:
Is it becoming the new norm for celebrities who have been confirmed as perpetrators of sexual violence to retire and get away with it? Does the fact that Masahiro Nakai has retired without facing the public mean that “escaping without an apology” is now acceptable? While victims are suffering from PTSD that disrupts their work and lives,
Recently, Nakai Masahiro’s issue with Fuji TV has been a hot topic. As I watched the news, I found myself feeling quite conflicted. The opinions regarding the contradictions in his actions are certainly understandable. In particular, I found the interpretations surrounding his refusal to lift confidentiality obligations to be quite fascinating.
Question from a reader:
Recently, I’ve been caught up with a lawyer, and I wonder if Nakai-san’s rebuttal to the tripartite committee was ultimately for the lawyer’s profit. It seems there are many low-level lawyers who believe that being involved in disputes will lead to money, and I feel that Nakai-san may have been exploited by one of them.
Reader’s Question:
It seems that Masahiro Nakai has some dissatisfaction with the third-party committee at Fuji TV. If he is confident in his own assertions, shouldn’t he establish his own third-party committee to conduct an investigation? He likely has the financial means, and with friends like Toru Hashimoto and Noriyuki Furuichi, he could gather lawyers and talents to thoroughly examine his
