This series looks at the idol phenomenon in Japan and the experiences of those who aspire to be a part of it. (Photo: Members of the Japanese–South Korean girl group Iz One are interviewed after ...

A former teen idol said he was one of the many victims of sexual assault committed by Johnny Kitagawa, the founder of one of Japan’s largest and most influential talent agencies. Kauan Okamoto ...

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 ...