Masahiro Nakai's Rebuttal: Implications for Victims and Public Perception of Sexual Violence
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Masahiro Nakai’s Rebuttal: Implications for Victims and Public Perception of Sexual Violence

Question from a Reader:
I have some concerns regarding Masahiro Nakai’s rebuttal document. The third-party committee’s report explicitly states “sexual violence,” yet Nakai asserts that “there was no actual occurrence.” This rebuttal could easily be interpreted as implying that “the women’s claims are false.” Moreover, I’m curious about his expression, “ordinary Japanese people think this way.” Who determined that standard?

Hashimoto Tohru's Controversial Defense of Masahiro Nakai: Analyzing the Complexities of Sexual Violence Claims and Media Responsibility
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Hashimoto Tohru’s Controversial Defense of Masahiro Nakai: Analyzing the Complexities of Sexual Violence Claims and Media Responsibility

Reader’s Question:
What do you all think about the comments made by lawyer Hashimoto Tohru in defense of Masahiro Nakai? Recently, a third-party committee determined that “sexual violence occurred,” yet Hashimoto claimed that “this does not constitute sexual violence,” stating that social sanctions have gone too far. Additionally, Professor Yasutomi Ayumu from the University of Tokyo countered Hashimoto’s opinion, pointing out

Understanding the Power Dynamics: Masahiro Nakai, Nakajima P, and the Complexities of Workplace Relationships
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Understanding the Power Dynamics: Masahiro Nakai, Nakajima P, and the Complexities of Workplace Relationships

Reader’s Question:
I heard that the interactions with Masahiro Nakai were deleted. Is Nakajima P the superior of the victimized woman, or is he a subordinate of Masahiro Nakai?

Reflecting on Interactions with Masahiro Nakai

Recently, I came across the news that interactions between Masahiro Nakai and a certain woman were deleted. This brings up a lot of emotions when I

Analyzing Masahiro Nakai's Controversial Views on Sexual Violence and Legal Accountability
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Analyzing Masahiro Nakai’s Controversial Views on Sexual Violence and Legal Accountability

Thoughts on Masahiro Nakai’s Statements

Recently, I’ve been reflecting on Masahiro Nakai’s objections to the term “sexual violence.” He claims that the term is too strong and that the evidence is unclear, but there seem to be complex issues behind his statements. As someone who works in a judicial scrivener’s office, I have doubts about Nakai’s assertions from a legal

Analyzing Tōru Hashimoto's Controversial Claims on Sexual Violence: A Call for Understanding Victims' Voices
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Analyzing Tōru Hashimoto’s Controversial Claims on Sexual Violence: A Call for Understanding Victims’ Voices

Question from a reader:
What do you think about Tōru Hashimoto’s claim that “Masahiro Nakai’s actions are not sexual violence”? While I can understand his legal perspective that “not having consent alone does not constitute a crime” and “the social backlash is too severe,” it seems to overlook the voices of actual victims and the circumstances on the ground. Isn’t it

Navigating the Controversy: Masahiro Nakai, Legal Opinions, and Media Responsibility in Sexual Violence Discussions
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Navigating the Controversy: Masahiro Nakai, Legal Opinions, and Media Responsibility in Sexual Violence Discussions

Question from a reader:
Recently, there has been a discussion regarding Masahiro Nakai, where lawyer Toru Hashimoto made comments defending him by stating that it does not constitute sexual violence. Despite the third-party committee determining that sexual violence did occur, Hashimoto seems to question the methods of that judgment. Honorary Professor Ayumu Yasutomi has countered Hashimoto’s views, pointing out the essence

The Rise of Celebrity Retirements: Are Perpetrators of Sexual Violence Evading Accountability?
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The Rise of Celebrity Retirements: Are Perpetrators of Sexual Violence Evading Accountability?

Question from a reader:
Is it becoming the new norm for celebrities who have been confirmed as perpetrators of sexual violence to retire and get away with it? Does the fact that Masahiro Nakai has retired without facing the public mean that “escaping without an apology” is now acceptable? While victims are suffering from PTSD that disrupts their work and lives,

Masahiro Nakai's Rebuttal: Analyzing the Impact on Sexual Violence Discussions and Celebrity Reputation
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Masahiro Nakai’s Rebuttal: Analyzing the Impact on Sexual Violence Discussions and Celebrity Reputation

Question from a Reader:
With Masahiro Nakai’s sudden rebuttal, the discussion surrounding sexual violence has reignited. Did he truly want this? If he wanted to clarify any misunderstandings, I believe he should have spoken more specifically. Without presenting any evidence and relying solely on impression management in his rebuttal, it feels like the situation has worsened instead. Now that the debate

Masahiro Nakai's Rebuttal Document: Examining the Impact on Victims and Public Perception of Sexual Violence
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Masahiro Nakai’s Rebuttal Document: Examining the Impact on Victims and Public Perception of Sexual Violence

Question from a Reader:
I have a question about Masahiro Nakai’s rebuttal document. The report from the third-party committee explicitly states “sexual violence,” yet Nakai claims “there was no actual situation.” I’m concerned that this rebuttal could ultimately be interpreted as implying “the woman’s claims are lies.” Additionally, the expression “ordinary Japanese people think this way” raises questions about who

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