Beloved Japanese celebrity, Taichi Kokubun, held a press conference in Tokyo, during which he offered an earnest apology, while visibly holding back tears. Although the specific reasons for this public admittance remain unclear, it was evidently an emotionally taxing event for the much-admired Kokubun. Further specific details arising from the conference are eagerly anticipated by both fans and media observers alike.

Public figures in Japan, including celebrities like Taichi Kokubun, take public apologies seriously due to the societal norms demonstrating humility and taking responsibility for one's actions. Public apologies in Japan are a commonly used strategy to maintain harmony in a society that upholds reputation and public opinion.

While public apologies from celebrities are common in the US and EU, they tend to be less formal and ritualistic than in Japan. Usually, apologies in the west are made via social media or official statements rather than in a formal press conference setting.