Akina Nakamori's Impact at Kohaku Uta Gassen 2023: A 59-Year-Old Icon's Return and Fan Reactions
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Akina Nakamori’s Impact at Kohaku Uta Gassen 2023: A 59-Year-Old Icon’s Return and Fan Reactions

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Is 59-year-old Akina Nakamori the focal point of this year’s Kohaku Uta Gassen? Her return at the outdoor festival has also become a hot topic; how is her appearance being evaluated?

Reflections on Akina Nakamori’s Appearance at Kohaku

Akina Nakamori has been drawing attention at this year’s Kohaku Uta Gassen. Despite being 59 years old, her comeback

The Ultimate Debate: Who is the Strongest Home Run Hitter in Baseball History?
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The Ultimate Debate: Who is the Strongest Home Run Hitter in Baseball History?

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Who do you think is the strongest home run hitter in the world? Candidates like Barry Bonds, Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, Mark McGwire, and Sadaharu Oh come to mind, but what do you all think?

Who do you think is the world’s strongest home run hitter?

Recently, while talking baseball with friends, the topic came up: “Who

Exploring the Appeal of Idols: Why Meguro Ren and Other Johnny's Stars Spark Diverse Opinions
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Exploring the Appeal of Idols: Why Meguro Ren and Other Johnny’s Stars Spark Diverse Opinions

Question from a reader:
Recently, groups like Snow Man, SixTONES, and Naniwa Danshi have become popular among women. What do you think about Meguro Ren? While he has a beautiful face, some might not feel a special charm about him. There are even people who wonder, “Is this really an idol?” It seems that the old Johnny’s brand still holds strong,

How to Embrace Comparisons: Finding Joy in Resemblance to President Kuwata and Others
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How to Embrace Comparisons: Finding Joy in Resemblance to President Kuwata and Others

Question from a Reader:
Sometimes people say I resemble President Kuwata from Reiwa no Tora. Should I be happy about this?

What Does It Mean to Be Compared?

Recently, a friend asked me, “Have you ever been told you look like President Kuwata?” Honestly, my first reaction was, “Really?” I was born in California and raised in Osaka, so I consider