Discovering the Unexpected Charm of Fuwa-chan: How Controversy Can Change Our Perspectives on Favorite Personalities

Discovering the Unexpected Charm of Fuwa-chan: How Controversy Can Change Our Perspectives on Favorite Personalities

Question from a reader:
Who is your favorite person among them?

The Charm of Fuwa-chan and the Humor of Her Antagonists

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about Fuwa-chan. To be honest, I didn’t really like her when she was at the height of her popularity. I found her bright character a bit hard to handle. However, after a particular incident

Discovering Ryoko Hirosue: Top Photo Books to Celebrate Her Timeless Charm

Discovering Ryoko Hirosue: Top Photo Books to Celebrate Her Timeless Charm

Question from a reader:
Could you recommend a gravure photo book by Ryoko Hirosue?

Ryoko Hirosue’s Charm and Recommended Photo Books

When I received a question about Ryoko Hirosue’s photo books, I couldn’t help but smile. Her charm truly captivates everyone. Particularly, her photo book ‘Happy 20th Birthday – Ryoko Hirosue Photo Book,’ released when she was 20, symbolizes her peak

Understanding tuki.'s Controversy: The Impact of Approval-Seeking Behavior in Young Artists

Understanding tuki.’s Controversy: The Impact of Approval-Seeking Behavior in Young Artists

Question from a reader:
I haven’t heard the music of an artist named tuki., but I’ve seen posts about him often trending on X. It seems like he has a strong desire for approval, and I wonder how he could make such posts without anticipating backlash. Is this a case of controversy marketing?

Thinking about tuki.’s Controversy

Recently, I’ve been hearing

Nakama Siblings and Peach John: Exploring the Controversial Collaboration and Its Appeal

Nakama Siblings and Peach John: Exploring the Controversial Collaboration and Its Appeal

Question from Readers:
I heard that before the Nakama siblings made fun of the road collapse incident, they were bullying their homeroom teacher. What aspects of the Nakama siblings attracted Peach John to collaborate with them? The fact that Peach John decided to work with them indicates they must have liked them, right?

Collaboration Between Nakama Siblings and Peach John

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Is Kogyaru Still Relevant? Exploring the Evolution of Japanese Youth Culture

Is Kogyaru Still Relevant? Exploring the Evolution of Japanese Youth Culture

Question from readers:
Is the term “kogyaru” still used today, or has it become an outdated expression?

What’s Happening with Kogyaru Now?

Recently, while chatting with friends at a café, the word “kogyaru” came up, and it brought back a flood of memories. Back in our student days, “kogyaru” was all the rage, right? I wondered if people still use the

Is Kogyaru Still Relevant? Exploring Its Impact on Today's Youth Culture

Is Kogyaru Still Relevant? Exploring Its Impact on Today’s Youth Culture

Question from a Reader:
Is the term “Kogyaru” still understood today? I feel like I haven’t heard it much recently, and I’m curious about what young people think of it now.

“Kogyaru” and Today’s Youth Culture

Recently, during a casual chat with friends, the term “Kogyaru” came up. I was surprised and thought, “Wait, is that still relevant?” Even though I