Understanding the Complexities of Recovery: Why We Should Empathize with Those Facing Mental Health Challenges
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Understanding the Complexities of Recovery: Why We Should Empathize with Those Facing Mental Health Challenges

Questions from Readers

Recently, Watanabe Nagisa stated that she would “not get involved in the world of television,” yet she is appearing on terrestrial TV and YouTube, which has led to online criticism claiming, “What she says and what she does are different.” Is this really a contradiction? On her Instagram, she shared data indicating that “the stress from defamation

Masahiro Nakai Controversy: Understanding Non-Consensual Actions and Their Impact on Relationships
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Masahiro Nakai Controversy: Understanding Non-Consensual Actions and Their Impact on Relationships

Question from Readers:
I saw reports that Masahiro Nakai engaged in non-consensual actions with a woman whose contact information he didn’t know until just a few days ago. It was said that he called her under false pretenses, which raises the question: does this mean he treated her as a sexual object? Did he really have an uncontrollable desire for her?

Understanding the Japanese Fascination with Others' Misfortunes: A Psychological Perspective
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Understanding the Japanese Fascination with Others’ Misfortunes: A Psychological Perspective

Question from a reader:
Why do Japanese people often show interest in the misfortunes of others?

The Psychology Behind Interest in Others’ Misfortunes

Recently, a friend asked me an intriguing question: “Why do Japanese people often show interest in the misfortunes of others?” Honestly, I was a bit surprised by his words. It is true that in the media and on

Understanding Celebrity Infidelity: Why Do We React So Strongly to Scandals?
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Understanding Celebrity Infidelity: Why Do We React So Strongly to Scandals?

Question from Readers:
Regarding celebrity infidelity, I don’t think people need to get so fervently angry about it, yet there are those who strongly defend it. Why do they go so far to protect celebrities who are complete strangers to them?

Celebrity Infidelity and Reactions from Surroundings

Lately, the topic of celebrity infidelity seems to come up quite often. As someone

Navigating Social Media Reactions: Understanding the Impact of Thoughtless Comments on Pregnancy Announcements
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Navigating Social Media Reactions: Understanding the Impact of Thoughtless Comments on Pregnancy Announcements

Question from a reader:
Tsuji-chan’s pregnancy and the announcement of her child’s gender have attracted some thoughtless comments on social media. Honestly, I think it may be difficult for everyone to celebrate. What do you think?

The Impact of Social Media and Thoughtless Comments

Recently, I’ve been reflecting on the reactions on social media regarding Tsuji-chan’s pregnancy and the announcement of

Discovering the Unexpected Charm of Fuwa-chan: How Controversy Can Change Our Perspectives on Favorite Personalities
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Discovering the Unexpected Charm of Fuwa-chan: How Controversy Can Change Our Perspectives on Favorite Personalities

Question from a reader:
Who is your favorite person among them?

The Charm of Fuwa-chan and the Humor of Her Antagonists

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about Fuwa-chan. To be honest, I didn’t really like her when she was at the height of her popularity. I found her bright character a bit hard to handle. However, after a particular incident

How Controversy Changed My Perspective on Fuwachan and the Power of First Impressions
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How Controversy Changed My Perspective on Fuwachan and the Power of First Impressions

Question from the readers:
Who do you like the most among them?

An Unexpected Encounter with Fuwachan

Recently, I was chatting with friends about “who do you like?” and Fuwachan’s name came up. To be honest, I didn’t really like her when her popularity was at its peak. However, after the controversy, I discovered another side of her and ended up

Balancing Empathy and Justice: Navigating Victim Support and Open Dialogue
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Balancing Empathy and Justice: Navigating Victim Support and Open Dialogue

Balancing Empathy and Justice for Victims

Recently, there has been a rapid increase in empathy towards victims, influenced by societal trends and social media. In particular, regarding the case of Nakai Masahiro, there are many voices supporting the victims, but those who express even slightly differing opinions often face backlash. This situation highlights the importance of having a sense of

Understanding Overthinking: Why Dismissing Concerns Can Hurt Feelings and How to Empathize Better
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Understanding Overthinking: Why Dismissing Concerns Can Hurt Feelings and How to Empathize Better

Question from a reader:
“I feel like people who dismiss concerns by saying ‘You’re overthinking it’ don’t really consider the other person’s feelings. What do you think?”

What does ‘overthinking’ mean?

Recently, I was chatting with a friend when they told me, “You’re overthinking it.” Honestly, I felt a bit annoyed in that moment. The fact that they said that made

RIZIN's Sakakibara: The Controversy Surrounding Asakura Mikito and the Future of Combat Sports
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RIZIN’s Sakakibara: The Controversy Surrounding Asakura Mikito and the Future of Combat Sports

Question from Readers:
What do you think about RIZIN’s Sakakibara? I find it strange that despite Asakura Mikito not lasting three matches and fainting without fighting even one round, he is not being forced to retire and is instead being used as the main event for the next Tokyo Dome. Are they planning to continue letting him fight for money even