Takuya Kimura's Silence: Decoding His Response to Masahiro Nakai's Retirement and the Dynamics of SMAP
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Takuya Kimura’s Silence: Decoding His Response to Masahiro Nakai’s Retirement and the Dynamics of SMAP

Question from a reader:
When Masahiro Nakai retired from the entertainment industry, Shingo Katori, Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, and Goro Inagaki released a joint statement, but Takuya Kimura did not comment at all. Is Kimura the type who usually refrains from making comments? Or is there a deep rift between him and Nakai?

Thoughts on Takuya Kimura’s Silence

There has been much speculation

Shiori Ito's Academy Awards Photo: Analyzing the Contrast of Emotions and the Impact of Context
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Shiori Ito’s Academy Awards Photo: Analyzing the Contrast of Emotions and the Impact of Context

Question from a reader:
I saw a photo from Shiori Ito’s Academy Awards ceremony. While she appears to be having a great time, the two people beside her seem a bit withdrawn, almost forcing smiles. The man in particular looks tired, and the woman’s smile seems a little awkward. This scene should ideally show all three expressing joy equally, so