How to Embrace Comparisons: Finding Joy in Resemblance to President Kuwata and Others

How to Embrace Comparisons: Finding Joy in Resemblance to President Kuwata and Others

Question from a Reader:
Sometimes people say I resemble President Kuwata from Reiwa no Tora. Should I be happy about this?

What Does It Mean to Be Compared?

Recently, a friend asked me, “Have you ever been told you look like President Kuwata?” Honestly, my first reaction was, “Really?” I was born in California and raised in Osaka, so I consider

How Controversy Changed My Perspective on Fuwachan and the Power of First Impressions

How Controversy Changed My Perspective on Fuwachan and the Power of First Impressions

Question from the readers:
Who do you like the most among them?

An Unexpected Encounter with Fuwachan

Recently, I was chatting with friends about “who do you like?” and Fuwachan’s name came up. To be honest, I didn’t really like her when her popularity was at its peak. However, after the controversy, I discovered another side of her and ended up

Praying for Ai Mogami: Reflecting on Life, Choices, and the Impact of Community

Praying for Ai Mogami: Reflecting on Life, Choices, and the Impact of Community

Question from a reader:
Are people praying for the repose of Ai Mogami’s soul?

Reflecting on Ai Mogami

Recently, the news about Ai Mogami has been a hot topic. Opinions surrounding her tragic death vary, with a notable emphasis on the idea of “self-inflicted consequences.” Indeed, her untimely passing at the age of 22 may have been influenced by her own

Understanding Celebrity Scandals: The Psychology of Justice and Public Reactions

Understanding Celebrity Scandals: The Psychology of Justice and Public Reactions

Responses to Celebrity Scandals

Recently, discussions about celebrity scandals have become quite active on social media. In particular, there are many voices calling for zero tolerance regarding issues such as infidelity and coercion in sexual conduct. But where do these reactions come from? I have a friend who is particularly concerned about these issues, and one day while we were

Why Criticizing Celebrities Reflects More on You Than Them: A Deep Dive into Celebrity Negativity

Why Criticizing Celebrities Reflects More on You Than Them: A Deep Dive into Celebrity Negativity

Question from Readers:
What do you think about people who repeatedly speak ill of celebrities?

On People Who Speak Ill of Celebrities

Recently, while chatting with friends at a café, the topic of people who frequently criticize celebrities came up. I could understand his perspective, and I definitely felt a bit sorry for them. It’s natural to dislike certain individuals, but