Taichi Kokubun's Indefinite Hiatus: Unpacking the Shocking Allegations and Industry Implications
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Taichi Kokubun’s Indefinite Hiatus: Unpacking the Shocking Allegations and Industry Implications

Reader’s Question:
Recently, Taichi Kokubun announced an indefinite hiatus from his activities and also stepped down from NTV’s “Tetsuwan DASH.” However, during the press conference held by the NTV president, he only mentioned “compliance violations” without providing specific explanations. I’m curious as to why it escalated to the point where the president felt the need to hold a press conference. Weekly

Understanding Why Mr. Kokubun is Not Called "Kokubun Member": Accountability and Individual Responsibility
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Understanding Why Mr. Kokubun is Not Called “Kokubun Member”: Accountability and Individual Responsibility

Question from a reader:
I saw the news about Mr. Kokubun causing a problem, but why is he not referred to as “Kokubun Member”?

Why He Is Not Called “Kokubun Member”

Recently, I came across news stating that Mr. Kokubun caused some issues. Indeed, in the reports, he is only referred to as “Mr. Kokubun.” But why is he not

Masahiro Nakai's Retirement: Understanding the Timing and Impact Before the Sexual Violence Investigation Report
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Masahiro Nakai’s Retirement: Understanding the Timing and Impact Before the Sexual Violence Investigation Report

Question from a reader:
I’m a bit curious about Masahiro Nakai’s retirement from the entertainment industry on January 23, 2025. Given that the third-party committee’s investigation report recognizing sexual violence will be released at the end of March 2025, it seems he chose to retire before the core issues became public, right? While it seems he is currently disputing this through

Analyzing Nakai-san's Counterattack: Implications for Accountability and Awareness of Sexual Violence
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Analyzing Nakai-san’s Counterattack: Implications for Accountability and Awareness of Sexual Violence

Reader’s Question:
What do you think about Nakai-san’s counterattack?

Considering Nakai-san’s Counterattack

Recently, the issue surrounding Masahiro Nakai has become a hot topic. Honestly, there are many aspects that I find unclear, but I often question the actions labeled as a counterattack. Particularly, it is somewhat off-putting to see someone attempting to retaliate without taking responsibility for past actions.

Past Actions

Understanding the Controversy Surrounding Masahiro Nakai: A Deep Dive into His Actions and Reactions
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Understanding the Controversy Surrounding Masahiro Nakai: A Deep Dive into His Actions and Reactions

Question from a Reader:
Is it possible that Masahiro Nakai is unaware of the contradictions in his own words and actions? I recently heard that he made a rebuttal to the third-party committee, asking them to disclose his hearing audio. However, the reason they couldn’t hear the woman’s side was that he refused to waive confidentiality. Therefore, his testimony was not

Analyzing Masahiro Nakai's Controversial Views on Sexual Violence and Legal Accountability
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Analyzing Masahiro Nakai’s Controversial Views on Sexual Violence and Legal Accountability

Thoughts on Masahiro Nakai’s Statements

Recently, I’ve been reflecting on Masahiro Nakai’s objections to the term “sexual violence.” He claims that the term is too strong and that the evidence is unclear, but there seem to be complex issues behind his statements. As someone who works in a judicial scrivener’s office, I have doubts about Nakai’s assertions from a legal

The Rise of Celebrity Retirements: Are Perpetrators of Sexual Violence Evading Accountability?
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The Rise of Celebrity Retirements: Are Perpetrators of Sexual Violence Evading Accountability?

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,

The Double Standard of Celebrity Settlements: Why Accountability Seems Elusive
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The Double Standard of Celebrity Settlements: Why Accountability Seems Elusive

Reader’s Question:
Why is it often said that celebrities are “not guilty because it’s not a criminal case”? Even though there are victims like Masahiro Nakai, who was hospitalized due to acute stress reactions and PTSD, and a third-party committee recognized it as a “serious human rights violation of sexual violence,” the public seems to treat it as “it’s fine because

Understanding the Demand for Press Conferences: The Role of Talents in Scandals and Public Accountability
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Understanding the Demand for Press Conferences: The Role of Talents in Scandals and Public Accountability

Question from a reader:
Regarding talents who have caused scandals like infidelity or sexual violence, I would like to understand why people generally feel the need for them to hold a press conference. Personally, I believe that politicians and bureaucrats should definitely hold press conferences in such cases, but for talents, it seems sufficient to provide explanations or apologies to their

Understanding the Masahiro Nakai Controversy: A Deep Dive into Workplace Ethics and Responsibility
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Understanding the Masahiro Nakai Controversy: A Deep Dive into Workplace Ethics and Responsibility

Question from a reader:
What do you think about Masahiro Nakai’s situation? If my daughter were in a similar situation, how would I feel? It has come to light that he lied about inviting a female announcer, and in reality, they were dining alone. Moreover, it seems that he wasn’t even looking for a restaurant that day, which suggests it was