The Future of Japanese Figure Skating: Addressing Declining Participation and the Need for Star Athletes

The Future of Japanese Figure Skating: Addressing Declining Participation and the Need for Star Athletes

Question from Readers:
What is currently missing in Japanese figure skating? Do we really need star athletes? Recently, while watching a Conan movie, I started to ponder this question.

The Reality of Figure Skating and Declining Birth Rates

I’ve been reflecting a lot on figure skating lately, especially the question of whether we need star athletes. Just the other day, I

Understanding the Surge in Celebrity Scandals: Causes, Consequences, and Public Perception

Understanding the Surge in Celebrity Scandals: Causes, Consequences, and Public Perception

Question from Readers:
Recently, there have been numerous scandals involving celebrities reported in the media. Why do you think this is happening so frequently? Figures like Downtown’s Matsumoto Hitoshi, Fuwa-chan, Jungle Pocket’s Saito Shinji, former SMAP member Nakai Masahiro, Hirosue Ryoko, and Madame Dewi have all been in the spotlight. What do you all think about this?

Behind the Scandals

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Understanding the Discrepancy in Public Perception of Ken Shimura and Takaki Ishibashi's Actions: A Reflection on Evolving Standards of Sexual Harassment

Understanding the Discrepancy in Public Perception of Ken Shimura and Takaki Ishibashi’s Actions: A Reflection on Evolving Standards of Sexual Harassment

Question from a reader:
Why is it that while Ken Shimura’s comedic expressions that could be seen as sexual harassment are still appreciated, the actions of Takaki Ishibashi towards young actresses and idols are now being scrutinized? It may have been acceptable at the time, but viewing it with today’s standards seems different. Perhaps Ishibashi thought it was normal back then,

Understanding the Heartless Comments: Why Some People Criticize Tsuji-chan's Pregnancy Announcement

Understanding the Heartless Comments: Why Some People Criticize Tsuji-chan’s Pregnancy Announcement

Question from a reader:
I’ve come across some heartless comments on social media regarding Tsuji-chan’s pregnancy and the announcement of her child’s gender. Why do people say such things? It seems difficult for her to be celebrated.

The Background of Heartless Comments

Recently, I’ve noticed heartless comments on social media regarding Tsuji-chan’s pregnancy and the announcement of her child’s gender. Honestly,

The Psychology Behind Suspect Reporting: Understanding Justice and Cognitive Distortion in Media Coverage

The Psychology Behind Suspect Reporting: Understanding Justice and Cognitive Distortion in Media Coverage

Question from a reader:
Where does the atmosphere that considers the reporting of suspects as “justice” come from? It often feels like those reported are treated as if they are already guilty. How should we think about this situation?

Reflecting on the “Justice” of Suspect Reporting

Recently, while discussing comedy with a friend, this topic came up. He mentioned that when

Top 10 Favorite Pianists and Their Memorable Concerts: Discover the Magic of Piano Music

Top 10 Favorite Pianists and Their Memorable Concerts: Discover the Magic of Piano Music

Question from a Reader:
Do you have a favorite pianist?

Talking About My Favorite Pianists

Recently, I received a question from a reader asking, “Do you have a favorite pianist?” The truth is, I absolutely love piano music and have countless favorite pianists. Today, I want to share some particularly memorable ones.

Memorable Concerts

The first pianist I heard live was

The Hilarious Charm of Yajimarii: Exploring His Unique Jokes and Improvisational Skills

The Hilarious Charm of Yajimarii: Exploring His Unique Jokes and Improvisational Skills

Question from readers:
Why is Yajimarii so funny? I’d love to hear about the charm of his jokes and character.

The Charm of Yajimarii

Hello everyone! Today, I want to talk about Yajimarii. His jokes and character are truly hilarious, and I’m a big fan. I’m especially amazed by his improvisational skills.

The Laughter Created by Improvisation

Recently, I went to