The boss of Japan’s biggest pop talent agency has resigned after finally admitting the sexual abuse committed by its late founder, Johnny Kitagawa.
Her departure comes a week after investigators found Mr Kitagawa had “extensively” abused young idols at his pop agency over a six-decade career.
Kitagawa was arguably the most influential figure in Japan’s entertainment industry - his agency has held a near-monopoly on Japanese boy bands for decades.
Then earlier this year, a BBC documentary about Kitagawa’s abuse was aired, sparking discussion across Japan and calls for a full investigation.
The exposé also prompted more victims to come forward, including J-pop star Kauan Okamato who said he had been sexually abused by Kitagawa since the age of 15.
In the final report from independent investigators appointed by the agency last week, they said the firm’s family management had caused the abuse to persist for decades, and that Ms Fujishima - a long-time executive in the company - failed to address the allegations despite her knowledge of them.
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The boss of Japan’s biggest pop talent agency has resigned after finally admitting the sexual abuse committed by its late founder, Johnny Kitagawa.
Her departure comes a week after investigators found Mr Kitagawa had “extensively” abused young idols at his pop agency over a six-decade career.
Kitagawa was arguably the most influential figure in Japan’s entertainment industry - his agency has held a near-monopoly on Japanese boy bands for decades.
Then earlier this year, a BBC documentary about Kitagawa’s abuse was aired, sparking discussion across Japan and calls for a full investigation.
The exposé also prompted more victims to come forward, including J-pop star Kauan Okamato who said he had been sexually abused by Kitagawa since the age of 15.
In the final report from independent investigators appointed by the agency last week, they said the firm’s family management had caused the abuse to persist for decades, and that Ms Fujishima - a long-time executive in the company - failed to address the allegations despite her knowledge of them.
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