Recently, I was surprised to see the news about Masahiro Nakai being named as an alleged perpetrator of sexual violence. The reactions on social media have been intense. Comments like “There are people trying to set up Nakai-kun” and “This is incomprehensible to Japanese people” make me tilt my head in confusion. What do we
Japan is a nation known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and harmonious society. However, like any other country, it grapples with social issues, including discrimination. In recent years, certain areas
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I’m perplexed by the recent string of celebrity scandals. Notably, figures like Matsumoto Hitoshi from Downtown, Fuwa-chan, Saito Shinji from Jungle Pocket, Nakai Masahiro from former SMAP, Hirosue Ryoko, and Mrs. Devi have been reported one after another. I’m curious as to why there are so many. What do you all think about this situation?
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While reading the investigative report released by the third-party committee regarding the sexual misconduct issue at Fuji Television, I found myself curious about the difference between “sexual harassment” (sekuhara) and “sexual violence” (seiboryoku). The report differentiates between these two terms, yet I feel that they are not often distinguished in general news or online articles. The term
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Is it true that Masahiro Nakai committed sexual violence?
Recently, when I went out for drinks with friends, the topic of sexual violence came up, and I was quite surprised. Everyone was discussing their thoughts on the rumors surrounding Masahiro Nakai, and it made me ponder what exactly “sexual violence”
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What do you all think about the incident where Nakai Masahiro allegedly invited a victim to his apartment?
Recently, there has been a lot of discussion regarding Nakai Masahiro’s approach to invitations. Honestly, when I first heard about it, I thought, “Wow, what is that?” It feels a bit unsettling for a man over
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This morning, I heard news about someone claiming to be Ryoko Hirosue kicking a nurse somewhere in Kyushu. It’s quite an amusing story, but what do you think? Additionally, I’m curious about the person who was with her claiming to be her manager. Ryoko Hirosue has this wild image, but could it really be the genuine
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I want to know more about the issues of sexual violence and harassment related to Masahiro Nakai. The fact that confidentiality has not been lifted suggests that the content is quite serious. I’ve also heard that there was a major uproar when Fuji TV defended Nakai, and that the situation spread even to Kantele. Ultimately, what exactly is the
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Do you think celebrities are lenient with their own? I was watching Mister Sunday earlier, and it struck me how when Hashimoto defended Nakai, there was tension among the others, but as soon as the topic shifted to the executives at Fuji Television, they all suddenly began to criticize. It felt quite obvious to me.
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Is Takashi Tachibana of the NHK Party really aiming to dismantle NHK?
Recently, while I was relaxing at a café with a friend, the topic of Takashi Tachibana came up. I asked my friend what he thought about Tachibana’s calls to “destroy” NHK. My friend responded, “I understand what he’s saying,
