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

Understanding Defamation Against Yuzuru Hanyu: Is It Inevitable for Superstars?

Understanding Defamation Against Yuzuru Hanyu: Is It Inevitable for Superstars?

Reader’s Question:
Is the defamation against Yuzuru Hanyu something that is unavoidable? Is it a fate that comes with being a superstar?

Thoughts on Yuzuru Hanyu and Defamation

Recently, the topic of defamation against Yuzuru Hanyu has been making headlines. As a fan of his, it’s definitely frustrating and painful to see. I think that jealousy and envy stemming from his

The Rise of Somingyo: Exploring His Impact on Figure Skating and Global Audience Reception

The Rise of Somingyo: Exploring His Impact on Figure Skating and Global Audience Reception

Question from a reader:
What kind of person is Somingyo? It seems Nakata got second place, but is he really that amazing? Also, from what I saw on Mezamashi TV, why are there so many empty seats at venues outside of Japan? Is figure skating considered a minor sport globally?

Memories of Somingyo

Recently, figure skating has been a hot topic.

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