Unveiling the Hidden Faces of Humanity: Understanding the Complexities of People Around Us

Unveiling the Hidden Faces of Humanity: Understanding the Complexities of People Around Us

Reader’s Question:
Is humanity really something to be afraid of? It’s surprising to learn that people like Nakai-san or the former director of the Hyogo Prefectural Citizens’ Bureau have hidden sides. If their true selves had never been revealed, would they have remained good people in our eyes? Do you think it was good that the truth came out in a

Understanding the Impact of Defamation Against Masahiro Nakai: A Call for Empathy and Constructive Dialogue

Understanding the Impact of Defamation Against Masahiro Nakai: A Call for Empathy and Constructive Dialogue

Question from a reader:
What are your thoughts on the defamation against Masahiro Nakai? Recently, I saw a comment on a forum stating, “It’s his own fault for being a playboy! Without the support of Johnny’s, he can no longer cover things up!” Reading this made me very sad. How do you all feel about such posts?

Reflecting on the Defamation

Navigating Expectations in Communication: The Risk of Being Blacklisted for Misunderstood Responses

Navigating Expectations in Communication: The Risk of Being Blacklisted for Misunderstood Responses

Question from a reader:
Earlier, I answered a question, but if my response doesn’t meet the expectations of the asker, is there a high chance that I could be blacklisted and unable to reply?

Expectations vs. Reality in Responses

Recently, I was chatting with a friend at a café. He works in a field related to law and mentioned, “If I

Navigating Online Discussions: How to Avoid Being Blacklisted for Your Opinions

Navigating Online Discussions: How to Avoid Being Blacklisted for Your Opinions

Question from a reader:
Earlier, I answered a question, but if my response doesn’t meet the expectations of the other party, is there a high likelihood that I could end up on a blacklist and be unable to reply?

Reflecting on Questions from Readers

Recently, I found myself pondering a question posed by a reader: “If I provide an answer that

Does Doraemon's Translation Jelly Work for Animals? Exploring the Whimsical World of Communication

Does Doraemon’s Translation Jelly Work for Animals? Exploring the Whimsical World of Communication

Reader’s Question:
Does Doraemon’s translation jelly work for animals other than humans?

The Curious Case of Translation Jelly

You know, sometimes I find myself lost in the whimsical world of anime, especially when it comes to classics like “Doraemon.” Recently, I stumbled upon an intriguing question: Does Doraemon’s translation jelly work for

Understanding the Impact of Language on Mental Health: Moving Beyond "Living in the Shadows"

Understanding the Impact of Language on Mental Health: Moving Beyond “Living in the Shadows”

Question from a reader:
Watanabe Nagisa-san, I was a bit surprised to hear the phrase, “living in the shadows for a lifetime.” I don’t think it’s appropriate to describe the lives of those suffering mentally as “shadows.” Shouldn’t we be more considerate?

On the Expression “Living in the Shadows”

Recently, Watanabe Nagisa-san’s statement about “living in the shadows for a lifetime”

Analyzing the Controversy Surrounding Okada Sayaka's Statements and Their Impact on Public Perception

Analyzing the Controversy Surrounding Okada Sayaka’s Statements and Their Impact on Public Perception

Question from a reader:
Can you explain what specific issues there are with Okada Sayaka’s statements? I believe there are opinions that say she is just stating the facts and that clumsy women are to blame. What do you think about that?

Thoughts on Okada Sayaka’s Statements

Recently, I saw news about Okada Sayaka’s statements causing controversy. Even if her comments

Understanding the Impact of Language: Why Describing Mental Health as 'Living in the Shadows' Can Be Harmful

Understanding the Impact of Language: Why Describing Mental Health as ‘Living in the Shadows’ Can Be Harmful

Question from a reader:
Watanabe Nagisa-san, Regarding the phrase “living in the shadows for a lifetime,” I believe expressing the lives of those who are mentally suffering as ‘shadows’ is inappropriate. Such phrasing seems to disregard the feelings of those involved. Shouldn’t we show more consideration?

Reflecting on the term ‘shadows’

Recently, I saw that Watanabe Nagisa-san’s phrase “living in the