The head of state of among Japan’s most significant amusement companies surrendered after an independent examination verified the business’s founder, Johnny Kitagawa, had sexually abused boys in his care given that the 1970s.
Allegations versusMr Kitagawa, that assisted applicants accomplish pop fame in Japan, have actually distributed for years, however were greatly disregarded by a quiescent media that had actually ended up being depending on the amusement magnate as well as his family-run business, Johnny & & Associates, to give accessibility to the young entertainers. His online reputation as a hitmaker connected with several of Japan’s most preferred kid bands safeguardedMr Kitagawa from rumor, also after his fatality in 2019 at age 87.
The launch of an hourlong BBC docudrama in March including meetings with 3 ofMr Kitagawa’s accusers opened up a floodgate of accusation, triggering even more guys ahead onward as well as placing …