The Truth Behind Bashing Stories: Trusting Weekly Magazines and Online Rumors About Celebrities and the Royal Family
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The Truth Behind Bashing Stories: Trusting Weekly Magazines and Online Rumors About Celebrities and the Royal Family

Question from Readers:
How much do you trust bashing stories about women and men in weekly magazines and online? Do you ever find yourself believing them? I’m particularly curious about information regarding the royal family and celebrities.

Thoughts on Bashing Stories in Weekly Magazines and Online

Recently, while chatting with a friend at a café, we got into a lively discussion

Understanding the Complexities of Masahiro Nakai's Recent Controversies: A Deep Dive into Public Perception and Media Influence
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Understanding the Complexities of Masahiro Nakai’s Recent Controversies: A Deep Dive into Public Perception and Media Influence

Reader’s Question:
Regarding Masahiro Nakai, various pieces of information have been circulating lately, making it difficult to discern the truth. I feel that the women affected might see this as an opportunity, given that their names are now becoming more widely known. A few months ago, when she released her photo essay, I understood it as her sharing her experience as

Understanding the Nakai Masahiro Controversy: Perspectives on Victimhood and Media Representation
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Understanding the Nakai Masahiro Controversy: Perspectives on Victimhood and Media Representation

Reader’s Question:
Regarding the situation with Nakai Masahiro, there has been a lot of information circulating recently, making it unclear whether he actually did what is being alleged. I can’t help but wonder if the woman who is said to be the victim is thinking that this is the most attention she will get, considering her name is now widely known.

The Changing Perception of Hand-Holding: Why Tanaka Kei and Nagano Mei Face More Scrutiny Than Oguri Shun and Ishihara Satomi
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The Changing Perception of Hand-Holding: Why Tanaka Kei and Nagano Mei Face More Scrutiny Than Oguri Shun and Ishihara Satomi

Question from a reader:
Why is it not acceptable for Tanaka Kei and Nagano Mei to hold hands, while the hand-holding of Oguri Shun and Ishihara Satomi in the past was not criticized as much? I’m not a fan of Ishihara Satomi or Oguri Shun, but it seems like there wasn’t as much fuss back then. Why is there such a

Understanding the Criticism of Tanaka Kei and Nagano Mei's Hand-Holding Compared to Oguri Shun and Ishihara Satomi's Past Romance
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Understanding the Criticism of Tanaka Kei and Nagano Mei’s Hand-Holding Compared to Oguri Shun and Ishihara Satomi’s Past Romance

Reader’s Question:
Why has the hand-holding between Tanaka Kei and Nagano Mei faced criticism, while the hand-holding between Oguri Shun and Ishihara Satomi in the past was not as heavily scrutinized? Personally, I am not a fan of Ishihara Satomi or Oguri Shun, but it seems that there wasn’t as much uproar back then. Is there a difference?

Differences in Generations

Analyzing Nagano Mei's Instagram Live: Did Her Words Miss the Mark?
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Analyzing Nagano Mei’s Instagram Live: Did Her Words Miss the Mark?

Question from a Reader:
While watching Nagano Mei’s Instagram live, I felt that her statements were somewhat off-topic. For instance, instead of saying, “I am not having an affair,” she said, “I don’t hint at anything,” which caught my attention. It seemed like she was trying to gain sympathy based on the premise that she isn’t having an affair, attempting to

Understanding Celebrity Infidelity: Why Public Criticism Varies Among Stars
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Understanding Celebrity Infidelity: Why Public Criticism Varies Among Stars

Reader’s Question:
Why do some celebrities who have engaged in infidelity get criticized while others do not? It’s said that their original character plays a role, but I feel that if there are many people who already disliked that celebrity, they tend to face more criticism. For instance, Ryoko Hirosue and Mei Nagano may have faced backlash for their infidelity due

Why Some Celebrities Face Infidelity Backlash While Others Get a Pass: Exploring Public Perception and Character Influence
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Why Some Celebrities Face Infidelity Backlash While Others Get a Pass: Exploring Public Perception and Character Influence

Question from Readers:
Why do some celebrities who have committed infidelity get criticized while others do not? It’s said that their original character influences this, but I feel it also relates to whether people already disliked the celebrity. For instance, Ryoko Hirosue and Mei Nagano seem to be disliked, while Yasuo Inoue and Ken Watanabe don’t seem to face much backlash.

Comparing the Damage: Tanaka Kei-san vs. Nagano Mei-san in Recent Scandals
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Comparing the Damage: Tanaka Kei-san vs. Nagano Mei-san in Recent Scandals

Question from a reader:
I saw the reports about Nagano-san and Tanaka Kei-san. I’m curious, which of them is facing more damage?

Thoughts on Recent Reports

Recently, reports concerning Nagano-san and Tanaka Kei-san have become a hot topic. Comparing the situations of both individuals raises an interesting question about who is suffering more damage. As someone studying law, I find myself

Understanding the Backlash: Why Hanjo-san Faces Criticism While Foi-san Remains Unscathed
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Understanding the Backlash: Why Hanjo-san Faces Criticism While Foi-san Remains Unscathed

Questions from Readers

One reader asked why Hanjo-san is facing backlash while Foi-san is not. Foi-san has talked about working at a notoriously overpriced establishment, where he was instructed by his superiors to “hit the customers” in case of any disputes. I heard that this place eventually closed due to various issues, which is surprising in today’s world. Despite Foi-san