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#259: The “Godfather Of J-Pop” Assaulted Male Trainees In Exchange For Making Them Stars (Johnny Kitagawa)

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The Lack of Conversation About Johnny Kitagawa's Death

Every major news outlet covered Kitagawa's death, but almost none of them talked about his allegations. I think the media hid behind that excuse, that cultural taboo because it was uncomfortable in many ways. No one wants to take down J&A and then the idols are left with nothing," says Fujishima. "I don't even think they want a J&A to go down when Johnny wears around"

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