(Bloomberg) -- Former teen performers who say they were sexually abused by Japanese impresario Johnny Kitagawa are asking politicians to strengthen the country’s laws against child sexual abuse.

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Koji Fukada is set to direct "Love on Trial," a film inspired by real cases in Japan where J-Pop idols have been sued for violating "no relationship" contracts. "Love on Trial" reteams the renowned ...

PARK CITY, Utah -- There's a scene in Tokyo Idols where Rio Hiiragi, a pop star trying to make it big, bikes to small provinces as a publicity stunt to meet her fans. She's wearing a cute yellow ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Maki Itoh, the self-proclaimed "Cutest in the World," has made quite an impact on American audiences ever since she appeared on All Elite ...

One of Japan’s fastest rising J-pop acts YOASOBI recently unveiled a new single, “Idol”—the song has reached #1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100. The song is also charting on Spotify’s Global Top 200 ...

Exploitative contracts that force young female Japanese pop stars to forego relationships and sex are at the heart of director Koji Fukada's latest film, which has premiered in Cannes. The 45-year-old ...

Who are the female Japanese K-pop idols? Explore the talented stars making waves in K-pop, their journey, and more ...

Koji Fukada is set to direct “Love on Trial,” a film inspired by real cases in Japan where J-Pop idols have been sued for violating “no relationship” contracts. “Love on Trial” reteams the renowned ...