The Paradox of Enjoying Chinese Games While Disliking China: A Deep Dive into Cultural Influence and Gaming Preferences

Reader’s Question:
Why do people say they dislike China, yet they rave about Chinese games like Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, and Naraka? If you think about it, the game systems, character designs, presentation, and UI design are all heavily influenced by Japanese designs. Isn’t it disrespectful to Japanese designers to

Why Talented Individuals Continue to Emerge in Japan Amid Declining Birthrates

Question from Readers:
Why do talented individuals like Shohei Ohtani, Naoya Inoue, Yuzuru Hanyu, and Sota Fujii continue to emerge in Japan despite the declining birthrate and decreasing number of young people?

Examining the Relationship Between Declining Birthrate and Talent

Recently, I received a question about why talented individuals like Shohei Ohtani, Naoya Inoue, Yuzuru Hanyu, and Sota Fujii are emerging

Most Famous People in Japan: A Look at Icons and Their Impact on Society

Question from Readers:
Who do you think is the most well-known person in Japan?

Reflections on Notable Individuals

Recently, I had an engaging conversation with a friend about “who is the most well-known person in Japan?” Looking at the names he mentioned, I could see why they are so recognizable. Stars from the sports world like Ohtani Shohei, Ichiro, Asada Mao,