Ken Shimura vs. Takashi Ishibashi: Understanding the Shift in Sexual Harassment Scrutiny Over Time
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Ken Shimura vs. Takashi Ishibashi: Understanding the Shift in Sexual Harassment Scrutiny Over Time

Reader’s Question:
While Ken Shimura’s skits remain a part of history, why is Takashi Ishibashi’s alleged sexual harassment now being scrutinized? It feels unfair that only Ishibashi is being criticized when everyone was doing similar things back then.

Ken Shimura, Takashi Ishibashi, and the Sexual Harassment Issue

Recently, Ken Shimura’s skits continue to be loved by many, while the issue of

Addressing Victims' Voices in the Entertainment Industry: A Call for Accountability and Change
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Addressing Victims’ Voices in the Entertainment Industry: A Call for Accountability and Change

Reflecting on Issues in the Entertainment Industry

Recently, I was deeply pained to see reports about a serious incident involving a well-known male talent and a woman in her twenties. It was reported that the woman suffered significant physical and mental damage, forcing her to resign from her job. While the male talent claims “there was no violence,” the fact that a settlement of 90 million yen was paid raises questions about what truly happened behind the scenes.

Creating a Society that Values Victims’ Voices

Imagining the victim expressing feelings