"The #Japanese #AV (adult video) #industry, whose revenue comprised more than **20% of worldwide sales** according to a 2006 survey, continues to grow every year. ...
The Japanese AV industry reportedly sees an astounding 6,000 newcomers each year. But surely the risk of being seen on a video would be enough to dissuade any self-respecting young woman from doing such a thing? ...
“A lot of girls find themselves unable to return to regular jobs after working as an AV model,” explains Nakamura. “They have worked in an often lucrative business, some for many years, so to go back to a standard job for a much smaller salary is not easy. Around two thirds of retired AV models end up in the sex industry, working in hostess bars or even working as prostitutes in ‘soap-land’ bath houses.” ...
Nakamura compares this way of thinking to writers who, at the peak of their game being paid hundreds of dollars for articles, suddenly have the rug pulled out from under them and are forced to work for just $20 or $30 per piece. ..."
Sometines I forget the #worldpopulation is + #8billion (US) - 8100 million (EU) - and #Japanpopulation alone is + #122million
#littleme #thinking #toomanypeople #crazyworld
from here: https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/what-happens-to-japanese-porn-stars-after-they-retire
Disclaimer: This is a 2012 article, I didn't search for the present numbers and statistics.