The Double Standard of Celebrity Settlements: Why Accountability Seems Elusive

Reader’s Question:
Why is it often said that celebrities are “not guilty because it’s not a criminal case”? Even though there are victims like Masahiro Nakai, who was hospitalized due to acute stress reactions and PTSD, and a third-party committee recognized it as a “serious human rights violation of sexual violence,” the public seems to treat it as “it’s fine because

Understanding Masahiro Nakai’s Controversial Claims: Why Do Supporters Believe Him?

Question from a reader:
Why do people believe Masahiro Nakai’s claims? Although Nakai asserts that “this is not sexual violence,” I cannot understand why a third-party committee would provide false reports. If someone in that position were to lie, it would damage the credibility of the lawyers involved and affect their work. Additionally, if there were any issues with the report,

Understanding the Controversy: Why Some Support Masahiro Nakai’s Claims Despite Contradictory Reports

Questions from Readers:
Why do some people believe Masahiro Nakai’s claims? I don’t understand why he later asserts, “This is not sexual violence,” when a third-party committee has made a report that seems to contradict that. If they were lying, the involved lawyers would lose their credibility and it would affect their work. Furthermore, if there were issues with the report,

Understanding the Masahiro Nakai Controversy: Truth, Lies, and the Search for Clarity

Question from Readers:

“What do you think about the idea that ‘the one who benefits from lying is the one who is lying’? I’m struggling to understand who is telling the truth regarding Masahiro Nakai and the third-party committee.” Nakai’s side claims that he was interrupted during the hearings and that his statements were not reflected in the report. Additionally,

Understanding the Impact of Weekly Magazine Reporting on Sexual Abuse: A Call for Ethical Journalism

Question from a reader:
I feel that the weekly magazine is writing content about sexual abuse that differs from the facts. Isn’t this a problem?

Reflecting on Weekly Magazine Reporting and Sexual Abuse

Recently, I’ve often found myself questioning the accuracy of reports regarding sexual abuse in weekly magazines. There are times when I feel the content presented does not

Fuji TV’s Compensation Dilemma: Why Masahiro Nakai Is Not Facing Legal Action

Fuji TV and Masahiro Nakai’s Compensation Issue

Recently, there have been many questions regarding why Fuji TV is not seeking compensation from Masahiro Nakai. The news that Fuji Media Holdings reported a deficit of 20.1 billion yen for the fiscal year ending March 2025 was shocking. Upon seeing this news, I couldn’t help but think, “Wait, did that really happen?”

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

Understanding the Fine Line Between Reporting on Sexual Violence and Defamation in Weekly Magazines

Question from a reader:
Weekly magazines report on sexual violence, but if someone hasn’t been arrested, does that mean it could be considered defamation?

The Subtle Boundary Between Reporting on Sexual Violence and Defamation

The reporting by weekly magazines on sexual violence presents a truly complex issue. While the reader’s question is valid, the reality is that just because someone hasn’t been

Masahiro Nakai’s Compensation Controversy: Can He Avoid Paying Fuji TV?

Question from a reader:
Will Masahiro Nakai be able to avoid paying compensation to Fuji TV?

Considering the Compensation Issue Between Masahiro Nakai and Fuji TV

Recently, news regarding Masahiro Nakai has been making headlines. There are various opinions circulating about the possibility of Fuji TV claiming compensation from Nakai. I’ve also taken some time to reflect on this matter. It’s

Nakai Masahiro’s Controversial Statement: Analyzing Claims of Non-Sexual Violence and Public Perception

Reader’s Question:
Regarding the recent statement from Nakai Masahiro’s representative claiming “it is not sexual violence,” does this assertion hold any credibility? The report mentions emails sent to executives at Fuji Television two days before the incident, as well as suggestive communications directed at a female announcer. It is stated that the female announcer felt accepting was necessary to avoid repercussions