Today's topic is Tataki (敲), a form of public caning used during the Edo period (1603–1867). At that time, Japan had adopted a policy of national isolation and was relatively peaceful and stable. As a result, punishments were rarely a major focus. So, what role did Tataki play in Japanese history?

The spanking scenes in comics I read as a child left a strong impression on me. What are some memorable scenes for you? How about their memorable spanking scenes?

The morning rush hour, train delays— Ami, who commutes to school by train, seems to have already given up on making it to class. But then she remembers there’s a test explanation in the morning... A snapshot of a resilient girl’s life in the bustling Tokyo metropolitan area.

Yoshikawa-san had to attend a meeting at the research institute. Unlike online meetings, she couldn’t secretly play games, which left her in a bit of a bad mood. Just as she was about to make a quick exit…