The long-standing conflict in Hyogo regarding a whistleblower issue continues to create divisions. Despite the efforts made to reconcile differences after the anonymous internal disclosure of wrongdoings, the divide persists. This topic, evolving in both local and national contexts, concerns different parties' views on issues of transparency, accountability, and justice within an organization.

In Japan, these kinds of internal disputes are meticulously scrutinized by the public eye. The country values loyalty, organization's unity, and harmony highly. Thus, when an individual deviates from this path, it generates conversation and often criticism. However, attitudes are slowly shifting as more emphasis is placed on transparency and justice.

In the EU or US, whistleblower protection laws typically provide legal protection to employees who report illegal activity. Yet, in both regions, whistleblowers often face retaliation from their employers, causing social and political controversy. Like Japan, the balance between transparency and loyalty is a challenging point of discussion.