Hiroshi Torimaru, the 39-year-old president of the Japanese talent agency GO Little by Little, has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting an underage female idol who was signed to his ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Dive deep into the evolving world of Japanese student uniforms and the cultural narratives they embody at the Yayoi Museum’s summer exhibition. ‘Japanese School Uniform Chronicles: 100 Years of Showa!

“Idol” by Yoasobi was the Japanese song that generated most royalties in fiscal 2024, topping the ranking for the second year running. “Idol” by Yoasobi generated the highest royalties through ...

Fukada's new film stars former idol Kyoko Saito and is based on real cases of Japanese idols being sued by their own management agencies for violating so-called "no relationship" clauses in their ...

KIMITSU, Chiba -- Inbound tourists dressed in traditional Japanese uniforms experienced nostalgic school life in Japan during a unique one-day program at a former school building here. Participants ...

Read on to hear Becki reveal the dark side of being an idol in Japan A YOUNG woman has revealed how she became a Japanese pop star while dancing in her bedroom as a teen. Becki, once known as Beckii ...

ATEEZ, the acclaimed South Korean boy band known for their dynamic performances, is teaming up with BE: FIRST, a rising Japanese idol group formed through 'The First' audition program. BE: FIRST ...

Japan's Olympic teams will wear infrared-proof uniforms at the Paris Olympics. Mizuno designed the uniforms to combat illicit photography of athletes. Complaints about revealing photos led to the ...

Whether enjoyed through streaming or sung at karaoke, “Idol” by Yoasobi, the theme song for the Oshi no Ko anime, was Japan’s most popular song of the 2023 fiscal year. The Japanese Society for Rights ...