The Japan TimesOct 17, 2024
NHK will resume using performers from Starto Entertainment, the successor to the scandal-hit Johnny & Associates, saying the entertainment agency was making clear efforts to compensate Johnny Kitagawa's sexual abuse victims. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/10/17/japan/nhk-starto-johnnys/ #japan #sexualharassment #johnnyassociates #startoentertainment #smileup #nhk
The Japan TimesSep 4, 2024
A group of victims sexually abused by late boy band agency founder Johnny Kitagawa has announced that it will disband, saying that it has fulfilled its aim of having the company acknowledge and apologize for the abuse. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/09/04/japan/crime-legal/johnnys-victims-group-disbanding/ #japan #crimelegal #johnnyassociates #johnnykitagawa #smileup #sexcrimes #childabuse #corporategovernance
Johnny’s victims group to disband one year after agency admitted abuse

The group says it will continue to help victims with unresolved cases — through consultation and other forms of support — despite the disbandment.

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The Japan TimesJun 27, 2024
A former member of the Japanese talent agency previously known as Johnny & Associates, which is embroiled in a sexual assault scandal, has called for measures to protect victims from slander and harassment at a United Nations panel meeting. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/06/27/japan/crime-legal/japan-sex-crime-victim-at-un-human-rights/ #japan #crimelegal #johnnyassociates #akimasanihongi #sexcrimes #un #humanrights
Ex-member of Johnny's calls for victim protection at U.N. panel

Akimasa Nihongi said measures ought to be put in place to protect victims from slander and harassment after they go public with abuses.

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DeadlineMar 29, 2024

International Insider: MIPTV Comes To A Close; BBC Blows Hot & Cold On AI; ‘Toxic’ Hot Docs Exodus
#News #BBC #Festivals #HotDocs #InternationalInsider #JohnnyAssociates #MIPLondon #MIPTV #Moonbug

https://deadline.com/2024/03/miptv-mip-london-bbc-ai-hot-docs-international-insider-1235870652/

International Insider: MIPTV Comes To A Close; BBC Blows Hot & Cold On AI; ‘Toxic’ Hot Docs Exodus

MipTV's closure and Mip London opening, the BBC's week in AI and a programmer exodus at Hot Docs feature in this week's International Insider.

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VarietyMar 28, 2024

Japanese Theater Firm to Pay Compensation After Harassed Actress’ Death
#Variety #Asia #Global #News #JohnnyAssociates #Takarazuka

https://variety.com/2024/legit/news/japanese-theater-firm-to-pay-compensation-actress-death-1235954413/

Japan Theater Firm to Pay Compensation After Harassed Actress’ Death

A Japanese all-female theater firm is to pay compensation after the death of an actor who was harassed.

Variety
DeadlineMar 28, 2024

Number Of Men Who Say They Were Abused By Once-Celebrated J-Pop Agent Johnny Kitagawa Now Nears 1,000
#Agencies #News #BBC #JPop #JohnnyAssociates #JohnnyKitagawa

https://deadline.com/2024/03/johnny-kitagawa-johnny-and-associates-abuse-1235869618/

Number Of Men Who Say They Were Abused By Once-Celebrated J-Pop Agent Johnny Kitagawa Now Nears 1,000

Johnny Kitagawa abused nearly 1,000 people, BBC Documentary Reveals

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The Japan TimesDec 30, 2023
Tokyo police have been receiving an increasing number of requests for consultations from male victims since alleged sexual assaults by Johnny Kitagawa started making headlines. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/12/30/japan/crime-legal/men-consultations-sexual-abuse/?utm_content=buffer4d376&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #crimelegal #johnnykitagawa #johnnyassociates #sexcrimes #japanesepolice
More men seek sex abuse consultations after Johnny's scandal

According to Tokyo police, consultation requests from male victims surged in September after the agency admitted its founder had abused entertainers.

The Japan Times
The Japan TimesDec 28, 2023
Outside of the successful G7 summit, the year was not kind to Kishida and his unpopular administration. A kickback scandal provided one final headache for the leader, with a party election on the horizon in 2024. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/12/28/japan/images-of-the-year-japan/?utm_content=buffera55b6&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #2023inreview #g7 #hiroshima #covid19 #tourism #overtourism #fukushima #nuclearwaste #boj #shogi #unificationchurch #fumiokishida #johnnyassociates
Images of 2023: Japan

Outside of the successful G7 summit, the year was not kind to PM Fumio Kishida's unpopular administration. A kickback scandal provided one final headache.

The Japan Times
The Japan TimesDec 8, 2023
The announcement signals a new chapter in the talent agency’s history as it scrubs references to its disgraced founder from its current structure. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2023/12/08/entertainment-news/johnny-associates-starto-entertainment-change/?utm_content=buffer05078&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #culture #entertainmentnews #startoentertainment #johnnyassociates #jpop #childabuse #idols #johnnykitagawa #sexcrimes
Johnny’s changes name to Starto Entertainment

The announcement signals a new chapter in the talent agency’s history as it scrubs references to its disgraced founder from its current structure.

The Japan Times
The Japan TimesDec 2, 2023
The entertainment story of the year is long overdue: As Johnny’s and Takarazuka are hit by scandal, hope for reform emerges https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2023/12/02/music/entertainment-history-abuse-johnnys/?utm_content=buffer8b189&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #culture #music #media #music #johnnyassociates #journalism #jpop #childabuse #johnnykitagawa #sexcrimes #takarazukarevue #suicide #bullying #overwork
The entertainment story of the year is long overdue

As entertainment heavyweights Johnny & Associates and Takarazuka Revue are hit by scandals, hope for reform emerges with changing attitudes toward abuse.

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