Itagaki, who had been battling mental health issues, went missing in late January. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more ...

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.

The idol phenomenon in Japan, which emerged in the 1970s, highlights young artists, often teenage girls, who sing and dance ...

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 ...

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, she was fascinated by K-pop after ...