Understanding the Watanabe Nagisa and Nakai Masahiro Controversy: Defamation, Confidentiality, and the Quest for Truth
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Understanding the Watanabe Nagisa and Nakai Masahiro Controversy: Defamation, Confidentiality, and the Quest for Truth

Question from readers:
I’d like to know more about Watanabe Nagisa. Why is Nakai Masahiro not lifting the confidentiality obligation even though she is ready to share everything? What kind of mindset do those who claim she was honey-trapped have? After exchanging contact information, she was deceived and invited to a room two days later, forced into a non-consensual situation. Does

The Complex Relationship Between Expressions of Gratitude and Consent in Sexual Assault Cases
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The Complex Relationship Between Expressions of Gratitude and Consent in Sexual Assault Cases

Considering the Relationship Between “Thank You” and Sexual Assault

Recently, I came across some opinions regarding the reports about Nakai Masahiro. One opinion caught my attention: “Since the woman said ‘thank you’ later, there must have been consent.” I find this way of thinking quite questionable. In fact, I personally experienced a situation at a friend’s wedding where I was

Understanding the Complexity of Consent: Does Saying "Thank You" Equate to Agreement?
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Understanding the Complexity of Consent: Does Saying “Thank You” Equate to Agreement?

Question from Readers:

Recently, I saw reports about Masahiro Nakai and heard the opinion that “since the woman sent a ‘thank you’ message later, it must have been consensual.” I feel a sense of discomfort with this way of thinking, but am I the only one? The report from the third-party committee of Fuji TV does not address whether the

Understanding the Impact of Power Dynamics on Victims of Sexual Violence: Lessons from the Fuji TV Incident
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Understanding the Impact of Power Dynamics on Victims of Sexual Violence: Lessons from the Fuji TV Incident

Considering the Incident of Sexual Violence and Its Background

Recently, the incident involving Fuji TV’s announcer Watanabe Nagisa has become a major topic online. There has been a noticeable amount of criticism directed at the victim, which is quite shocking. As someone studying law, I have a deep interest in this issue and have taken some time to reflect on

Understanding Consent and Authenticity in School Prank Shows: A Deep Dive
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Understanding Consent and Authenticity in School Prank Shows: A Deep Dive

Question from a reader:
Regarding the monitoring program that pulls pranks at schools, I think it’s impressive that everyone agreed to show their faces. Are the ones being pranked just extras pretending to be regular people?

The Behind-the-Scenes of Prank Shows and Face Reveals

Recently, I watched a monitoring program that pulls pranks at schools. I find it quite remarkable that

Understanding the Nuances of Sexual Violence: Beyond Indecency and Harassment
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Understanding the Nuances of Sexual Violence: Beyond Indecency and Harassment

Question from a reader:
Regarding Nakai-san’s issue of sexual violence, does this go beyond mere indecency or sexual harassment? Can we consider it as crossing a line?

Reflecting on Sexual Violence and Its Definition

Recently, the topic of Nakai-san’s sexual violence issue has gained significant attention. Many readers have questioned whether this situation exceeds the boundaries of mere indecency or sexual

Understanding Prank Projects in Schools: Consent, Extras, and Unforgettable Experiences
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Understanding Prank Projects in Schools: Consent, Extras, and Unforgettable Experiences

Reader’s Question:
About the prank projects at school, don’t you think it’s amazing that everyone can give their consent to appear on camera? Also, are the people being pranked just extras pretending to be regular folks?

Discussion on Prank Projects and Consent

Prank projects at school can really create a buzz. Especially when everyone has given their consent to appear on

Understanding the Dark Side of the Entertainment Industry: Victims' Voices and the Need for Accountability
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Understanding the Dark Side of the Entertainment Industry: Victims’ Voices and the Need for Accountability

Questions from Readers:

Recently, there have been reports of a serious incident involving a male entertainer and a woman in her twenties. According to the reports, the male entertainer engaged in inappropriate behavior toward the woman, resulting in significant physical and emotional damage that forced her to leave her job. While the male entertainer’s representative claimed that “there was no violence,” it has also been reported that a settlement of 90 million yen was paid. The victim reportedly still harbors feelings of “unforgiveness.” Regarding this matter, the male entertainer acknowledged

Addressing Victims' Voices in the Entertainment Industry: A Call for Accountability and Change
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Addressing Victims’ Voices in the Entertainment Industry: A Call for Accountability and Change

Reflecting on Issues in the Entertainment Industry

Recently, I was deeply pained to see reports about a serious incident involving a well-known male talent and a woman in her twenties. It was reported that the woman suffered significant physical and mental damage, forcing her to resign from her job. While the male talent claims “there was no violence,” the fact that a settlement of 90 million yen was paid raises questions about what truly happened behind the scenes.

Creating a Society that Values Victims’ Voices

Imagining the victim expressing feelings