Understanding the Disparities in Victim Treatment: A Closer Look at Masahiro Nakai and Taichi Kokubun Cases
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Understanding the Disparities in Victim Treatment: A Closer Look at Masahiro Nakai and Taichi Kokubun Cases

Question from a reader:
Regarding Masahiro Nakai, it seems that the woman who reported the incident is facing defamation, whereas Taichi Kokubun’s sexual harassment victim appears to be relatively protected. Why is there such a difference in treatment? Even though both cases resulted in investigations by the television networks and led to suspensions or withdrawals from activities, the reactions toward the

Unraveling the French Silver Coin Murder Case: A Deep Dive into Kindaichi Case Files Episode
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Unraveling the French Silver Coin Murder Case: A Deep Dive into Kindaichi Case Files Episode

Reader’s Question:
What episode from “Kindaichi Case Files” is featured around 1:40 in this video? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95x34aaCEbw

Diving into the Mystery of “Kindaichi Case Files”

As a psychology student and someone who spends my days in a judicial scrivener’s office, I often find myself fascinated by the intricate web of human behavior, especially

Why Governor Saito's Controversy Continues to Dominate Media Discussions
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Why Governor Saito’s Controversy Continues to Dominate Media Discussions

Question from a reader:
Why does the topic of Governor Saito continue to linger? Is it because the media feels a sense of regret over their defeat?

Reflecting on Governor Saito’s Situation

Recently, I’ve been honestly surprised to see the topic of Governor Saito repeatedly covered in the media. As I think about why this issue has persisted for so long,

Understanding the Media's Frustration with Governor Saito: An In-Depth Analysis
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Understanding the Media’s Frustration with Governor Saito: An In-Depth Analysis

Question from readers:
It seems like the topic of Governor Saito has been continuously in the news lately. Is this stemming from the media’s frustration over something they lost?

Recent Discussions about Governor Saito

Lately, news about Governor Saito has been everywhere. In conversations with friends, you often hear things like, “Did Governor Saito mess up again?” It does seem like

Understanding the Masahiro Nakai Controversy: Legal Perspectives vs. Social Justice in the Age of Social Media
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Understanding the Masahiro Nakai Controversy: Legal Perspectives vs. Social Justice in the Age of Social Media

Question from a reader:
Is Masahiro Nakai really a “sexual offender”? Recently, lawyer Toru Hashimoto claimed that the report from the third-party committee of Fuji Television stated, “This is not sexual violence,” and I found his argument very convincing. If what Mr. Hashimoto says is true, then Nakai can be considered “not guilty” both legally and procedurally, yet he has been

Unpacking the Controversy: Is Masahiro Nakai a Scapegoat in the Fuji TV Investigation?
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Unpacking the Controversy: Is Masahiro Nakai a Scapegoat in the Fuji TV Investigation?

Question from the readers:
If Masahiro Nakai’s rebuttal is true, then the third-party committee must be lying, right? In that case, it would imply that they colluded with Fuji TV to make Nakai a scapegoat, and I believe sponsor companies should not be advertising with such a company, don’t you think? Moreover, it seems that it was the former president of

Understanding the Complexities of Sexual Violence: Moving Beyond Divisive Opinions and Impressions
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Understanding the Complexities of Sexual Violence: Moving Beyond Divisive Opinions and Impressions

Reader’s Question:
Recently, while following news about sexual violence, I’ve been troubled by the extreme division of opinions online. There are many voices saying things like “the victim is lying” or “the perpetrator is innocent,” but how many people are actually reading the reports thoroughly? It feels like when outsiders assertively condemn someone, they may be causing further harm to both

Masahiro Nakai's Rebuttal: Analyzing Media Coverage and Public Perception
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Masahiro Nakai’s Rebuttal: Analyzing Media Coverage and Public Perception

Considering Masahiro Nakai’s Rebuttal

Recently, I came across news about Masahiro Nakai and read his rebuttal, which really made me think deeply. His perspective on the report from the third-party committee was quite compelling, and I found myself nodding in agreement.

Understanding Nakai’s Position

As he mentioned, the committee’s original role was to investigate internal issues at Fuji TV, so

Future of Mr. Tachibana: Predictions and Perspectives on His Political Journey
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Future of Mr. Tachibana: Predictions and Perspectives on His Political Journey

Question from a reader:
What do you think will happen to Mr. Tachibana of the NHK Party in the future?

Thoughts on Mr. Tachibana’s Future

Recently, there has been a lot of discussion about Mr. Takashi Tachibana. It’s understandable that opinions about his activities are divided. As a law student working part-time at a judicial scrivener’s office, I often think about

The Psychology Behind Suspect Reporting: Understanding Justice and Cognitive Distortion in Media Coverage
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The Psychology Behind Suspect Reporting: Understanding Justice and Cognitive Distortion in Media Coverage

Question from a reader:
Where does the atmosphere that considers the reporting of suspects as “justice” come from? It often feels like those reported are treated as if they are already guilty. How should we think about this situation?

Reflecting on the “Justice” of Suspect Reporting

Recently, while discussing comedy with a friend, this topic came up. He mentioned that when