Celebrities with Animal Names: A Fun Look at Famous Personalities and Their Unique Monikers
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Celebrities with Animal Names: A Fun Look at Famous Personalities and Their Unique Monikers

Question from Readers:
Name some celebrities who have animal names in their names.

Celebrities with Animal Names

Hello! Recently, I was chatting with some friends about “celebrities who have animal names in their names,” and it turned into a lively discussion. Everyone shared their thoughts, and it felt like a quiz competition. One of my friends hilariously shouted, “Animal Hamaguchi!” I

Navigating Social Media: Why You Might Get Blocked for Your Comments
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Navigating Social Media: Why You Might Get Blocked for Your Comments

Reader’s Question:
I commented on Shokotan’s post and ended up getting blocked. I admit it might have been a bit extreme, but I was surprised to be blocked for that. Was my comment really wrong? (The post has been deleted.) By the way, I’m not criticizing the fact that I bought Switch2 from a reseller.

Thoughts on Being Blocked by Shokotan

The Impact of Celebrity Reselling: Is It Ethical to Buy from Resellers?
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The Impact of Celebrity Reselling: Is It Ethical to Buy from Resellers?

Question from a Reader:
Is it criticized when celebrities engage in reselling, and what about buying products from resellers?

Thoughts on Reselling

Recently, I was having a conversation with a friend about celebrities engaging in reselling. He said, “No way, they have too much influence to be doing that!” It’s true that their influence is significant. However, I have a slightly

The Impact of Retired and Troubled Celebrities on the Downtown Channel: Excitement and Emotional Connection
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The Impact of Retired and Troubled Celebrities on the Downtown Channel: Excitement and Emotional Connection

Question from a reader:
I have a question about the Downtown Channel. If many retired celebrities or troubled celebrities appeared, what do you think would happen? Would it create a huge excitement?

Possibilities of the Downtown Channel

Thinking about what would happen if many retired or troubled celebrities appeared on the Downtown Channel is quite thrilling. Just imagining it brings

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

The Ethics and Legalities of Unauthorized Celebrity Message Leaks: Understanding Privacy Invasion
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The Ethics and Legalities of Unauthorized Celebrity Message Leaks: Understanding Privacy Invasion

Question from a reader:
Recently, I’ve been questioning the unauthorized public disclosure of private LINE conversations. For example, why do we see leaks of private messages involving Meisaku Nagano, Kei Tanaka, Mari Shinohata’s infidelity messages, and even love letters from Ryoko Hirosue? I think it’s truly unfortunate that such private content becomes public without their consent. While I can understand if

Apologizing vs. Lying: The Risks and Rewards of Honesty in Personal and Public Life
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Apologizing vs. Lying: The Risks and Rewards of Honesty in Personal and Public Life

Question from a Reader:
Is there a chance that sincerely reflecting on one’s actions and apologizing could backfire? For instance, while Fuwachan faced backlash from the media after her apology, other figures like Inada from Einstein, Mei Nagano, and Kei Tanaka continue their careers despite sticking to their lies. Although it’s said that lies will eventually be exposed, could it be

Understanding the Psychology Behind Celebrity Criticism: Do We Really Enjoy Others' Misfortunes?
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Understanding the Psychology Behind Celebrity Criticism: Do We Really Enjoy Others’ Misfortunes?

Question from the audience:
Do people who criticize celebrities enjoy the misfortunes of others?

The Psychology of Those Who Criticize Celebrities: Is It Actually Interesting?

Recently, I was discussing the criticism of celebrities with a friend. They said, “Why are they criticized so much?” which got me thinking. It’s true that when you see criticism and slander online, it can feel

Understanding Defamation in the Age of Social Media: The Human Rights Perspective on Celebrity Allegations
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Understanding Defamation in the Age of Social Media: The Human Rights Perspective on Celebrity Allegations

Considerations on Celebrities and Defamation

Recently, I’ve been hearing a lot about celebrities facing harsh criticism without any evidence, and honestly, it pains me. In particular, regarding the infidelity allegations against Nagano Mei and Tanaka Kei, despite their denials, the media and social media reactions have been excessively severe. From a human rights perspective, we must consider what this means.