The Japanese idol industry is a phenomenon that ... pressure and sometimes even psychological abuse. Idol culture sometimes fosters a disturbing objectification, especially when it comes to ...

The niche they carved out in the Japanese entertainment industry is now filled by popular idol groups like AKB48, Nogizaka46, and Momoiro Clover Z. But the idol industry has a dark side.

“It’s the first time we were invited to ‘above-ground’ events. Surprisingly, Hong Kongers started to accept this underground Japanese idol culture,” Woo said. This year marks the 10th anniversary of ...

Inside University of Washington’s Alder Auditorium, cheers erupted as 10 University of Washington students stepped into the ...

Surprisingly, Hong Kongers started to accept this underground Japanese idol culture," Woo said. This year marks the 10th anniversary of Woo becoming a J-pop entertainer. "I had many difficult ...

and South Korea’s Superscale. 1ST REGULAR PROGRAM OF ITS KIND IN JAPAN “It’s a pleasure sharing K-pop and South Korean culture, and I also feel a responsibility,” Tsuki said. As a child ...

Risa Furusawa, Aika Sano, Kana Itakura, Ayano Masuda, Emiru Kawamoto, Miyu Umeda, Nagisa Manabe & Haruka Sakuraba spoke to Billboard Japan. By Billboard Japan Billboard Japan’s Women in Music ...

A popular annual Japanese culture festival in France will be held at the World Exposition site in Osaka ... The event will feature live performances by musicians including Japanese girl idol group ...