The Importance of Reporting Without Real Names: Balancing Ethics and Public Awareness
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The Importance of Reporting Without Real Names: Balancing Ethics and Public Awareness

Question from the readers:
There are often reports in the news that do not disclose real names. If real names cannot be mentioned, shouldn’t such reports be avoided altogether?

The Challenges and Necessity of Reporting Real Names

Recently, I was discussing with friends how there seems to be an increasing number of news reports that do not disclose real names. The ongoing debate, especially around juvenile crime reporting, raises the question of whether it would be better not to report at all if real names cannot be used. While I agree

Understanding the Reliability of Fuji TV's Third-Party Committee Investigation Results
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Understanding the Reliability of Fuji TV’s Third-Party Committee Investigation Results

Thoughts on Fuji TV’s Third-Party Committee

Recently, there have been numerous voices questioning the reliability of the investigation results from Fuji TV’s third-party committee. Particularly since the case involving Masahiro Nakai is included, public interest is high. I would like to reflect on this issue from a legal perspective.

Role and Limitations of the Third-Party Committee

At first glance, a third-party committee appears to be an impartial organization investigating corporate misconduct. However, in reality, it often reflects the intentions of the company that established it. Looking back at past cases,