Understanding the Masahiro Nakai Controversy: Legal Perspectives vs. Social Justice in the Age of Social Media
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Understanding the Masahiro Nakai Controversy: Legal Perspectives vs. Social Justice in the Age of Social Media

Question from a reader:
Is Masahiro Nakai really a “sexual offender”? Recently, lawyer Toru Hashimoto claimed that the report from the third-party committee of Fuji Television stated, “This is not sexual violence,” and I found his argument very convincing. If what Mr. Hashimoto says is true, then Nakai can be considered “not guilty” both legally and procedurally, yet he has been

Understanding Masahiro Nakai's Silence: A Closer Look at Sexual Violence Claims and Public Perception
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Understanding Masahiro Nakai’s Silence: A Closer Look at Sexual Violence Claims and Public Perception

Question from readers:
If Masahiro Nakai wants to assert that it’s “not sexual violence,” shouldn’t he tell the whole story? I feel like Tōru Hashimoto’s advice is missing the point. Recently, I heard that Nakai said, “The report from the third-party committee is one-sided,” and sought advice from Hashimoto. Hashimoto mentioned that if people listen to Nakai’s side, they might

Tōru Hashimoto's Controversial Support for Masahiro Nakai: Analyzing the Impact on Sexual Violence Discourse
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Tōru Hashimoto’s Controversial Support for Masahiro Nakai: Analyzing the Impact on Sexual Violence Discourse

Question from readers:
What do you think about Tōru Hashimoto’s comments supporting Masahiro Nakai? Many people may have felt uncomfortable after hearing his statements on “Miyane-ya” on April 1 and “Dotto Connect” on April 5. The report from the third-party committee clearly states that Nakai’s actions occurred in the context of work, placing women in situations where it was difficult for

Tōru Hashimoto's Controversial Comments: Navigating Workplace Dynamics and Communication Challenges
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Tōru Hashimoto’s Controversial Comments: Navigating Workplace Dynamics and Communication Challenges

My Thoughts on Tōru Hashimoto’s Comments

Recently, I had a passionate discussion with my friends about Tōru Hashimoto’s comments defending Masahiro Nakai, which have been trending on TV. Honestly, at first, I was taken aback, thinking, “What is he talking about?” However, as I listened to everyone’s opinions, I was able to consider the situation from various perspectives.

Reflecting on