Understanding the Recent Rise in Rice Prices: Government Influence and the Role of the LDP Explained

Understanding the Recent Rise in Rice Prices: Government Influence and the Role of the LDP Explained

Question from a reader:
Is the recent rise in rice prices influenced by the government? Can we no longer have expectations for the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)?

The Rise in Rice Prices and Its Background

Recently, the increase in rice prices has become a hot topic. Many people seem to be wondering whether this is influenced by the government or the

Understanding the Unlikely Alliances in the TV Industry: Why Fuji TV Invited a TBS Announcer to Dinner

Understanding the Unlikely Alliances in the TV Industry: Why Fuji TV Invited a TBS Announcer to Dinner

Question from a reader:
I was surprised to hear that an executive from Fuji TV invited a female announcer from TBS to a dinner attended by Masahiro Nakai. How is it possible for someone from Fuji TV to invite an announcer from a rival network? It feels quite unnatural since each station is typically in competition with the others. Usually, dinners

Takahira Kuruma's Online Casino Withdrawal: Clarifying Rumors and Addressing Women's Issues

Takahira Kuruma’s Online Casino Withdrawal: Clarifying Rumors and Addressing Women’s Issues

Question from a reader:
I’ve heard that Takahira Kuruma from Reiwa Roman has refrained from online casinos, but is it true that there were also issues related to women?

Rumors About Online Casinos and Women’s Issues

Recently, the news about Takahira Kuruma from Reiwa Roman refraining from online casinos has become a hot topic. To be honest, I was surprised when

Why Korokoro Chikichiki Peppers Were Chosen to Replace Reiwa Roman in the M-1 Tour: Analyzing the Controversy and Public Reactions

Why Korokoro Chikichiki Peppers Were Chosen to Replace Reiwa Roman in the M-1 Tour: Analyzing the Controversy and Public Reactions

Question from a reader:
I’m curious about why Korokoro Chikichiki Peppers were chosen to substitute for Reiwa Roman in the M-1 Tour. Considering they are stepping in for the two-time champions, I imagine there is a lot of pressure on them, but they didn’t even make it to the losers’ revival round in last year’s M-1, right? While I don’t intend

Understanding the Legacy of Tsubakuro: Mourning the Team Behind the Beloved Character

Understanding the Legacy of Tsubakuro: Mourning the Team Behind the Beloved Character

Question from a reader:
Is it correct to understand that the passing of the team staff who supported Tsubakuro means that the person inside Tsubakuro has also passed away? I’m curious about this.

Tsubakuro and the People Behind Him

I recently learned about Tsubakuro and the news that a team staff member has passed away. Honestly, it’s heartbreaking. In response to

Is "Sekai Gyoten News" Better Without Nakai-san? Exploring the Impact of His Absence

Is “Sekai Gyoten News” Better Without Nakai-san? Exploring the Impact of His Absence

Question from a reader:
I watched “Sekai Gyoten News” without Nakai-san, and surprisingly, I didn’t feel much discomfort. I started to wonder if Nakai-san was actually unnecessary all along. If that’s the case, wasn’t the high fee a waste?

Thoughts on “Sekai Gyoten News” Without Nakai-san

Recently, I watched “Sekai Gyoten News” without Masahiro Nakai. To be honest, I was a

Understanding the Rice Hoarding Crisis in the Reiwa Era: Why Isn't the Government Taking Action?

Understanding the Rice Hoarding Crisis in the Reiwa Era: Why Isn’t the Government Taking Action?

Question from a reader:
Recently, I heard that there’s a problem with rice hoarding. It’s hard to believe that there could be a rice shortage in the Reiwa era. Why isn’t the government cracking down on rice hoarding? There were measures taken during the mask resale situation, so I’m curious why there hasn’t been any action regarding rice.

The Issue of

Understanding the Silence: Why Masahiro Nakai's Colleagues May Not Be Supporting Him in the Entertainment Industry

Understanding the Silence: Why Masahiro Nakai’s Colleagues May Not Be Supporting Him in the Entertainment Industry

Question from readers:
Why don’t Masahiro Nakai’s entertainment colleagues support or encourage him? He has been in the industry for over 30 years, so he should have many friends. It’s a bit strange. Could it be that they are thinking about self-preservation?

Thoughts on the Situation Surrounding Masahiro Nakai

Recently, I’ve been thinking a lot about the reactions of his colleagues

The Psychological Impact of Speaking Ill Online: Understanding Negativity and Its Effects on Relationships

The Psychological Impact of Speaking Ill Online: Understanding Negativity and Its Effects on Relationships

Question from a reader:
I’ve often heard that people who speak ill of others are disliked, especially those who spread negative comments about celebrities online. What are your thoughts on this? What feelings do you have towards those who engage in such behavior?

The Impact of Negative Comments Online

Recently, while having tea with friends at a café, this topic came

Hikorohee's "Get it Together!" Comment: Analyzing Viewer Reactions and Potential Controversies

Hikorohee’s “Get it Together!” Comment: Analyzing Viewer Reactions and Potential Controversies

Question from a reader:
During a live broadcast on NHK, Hikorohee expressed discomfort by saying “Get it together!” in reaction to an announcer’s mistake. Recently, there was also an uproar involving Okada Saka, which raises concerns. While I believe Hikorohee intended it as a comedic commentary, is there a chance that viewers might find it unpleasant? Could this lead to another