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Johnny's talent agency admits sexual abuse by founder, head resigns

Julie Keiko Fujishima, former president of Johnny & Associates Inc., and its new president Noriyuki Higashiyama attend a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 7, 2023, amid allegations the major Japanese talent agency's late founder and her uncle Johnny Kitagawa had sexually abused teenagers aspiring to become pop singers for decades.

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Johnny's talent agency sex abuse scandal

Julie Keiko Fujishima (R), former president of Johnny & Associates Inc., wipes away tears during a Tokyo press conference on Sept. 7, 2023, alongside new president Noriyuki Higashiyama, amid allegations of sexual abuse by the agency's late founder and her uncle, Johnny Kitagawa, against aspiring teenage pop singers over decades.

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Johnny's talent agency sex abuse scandal

Julie Keiko Fujishima speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 7, 2023, after stepping down as president of Johnny & Associates Inc., one of Japan's most prominent talent agencies, amid allegations its late founder and her uncle Johnny Kitagawa had sexually abused teenagers aspiring to become pop singers for decades.

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Johnny's talent agency sex abuse scandal

Julie Keiko Fujishima (R), former president of Johnny & Associates Inc., and its new president Noriyuki Higashiyama attend a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 7, 2023, amid allegations the major Japanese talent agency's late founder and her uncle Johnny Kitagawa had sexually abused teenagers aspiring to become pop singers for decades.

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Johnny's talent agency sex abuse scandal

Julie Keiko Fujishima speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 7, 2023, after stepping down as president of Johnny & Associates Inc., one of Japan's most prominent talent agencies, amid allegations its late founder and her uncle Johnny Kitagawa had sexually abused teenagers aspiring to become pop singers for decades.

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Johnny's talent agency sex abuse scandal

Julie Keiko Fujishima speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 7, 2023, after stepping down as president of Johnny & Associates Inc., one of Japan's most prominent talent agencies, amid allegations its late founder and her uncle Johnny Kitagawa had sexually abused teenagers aspiring to become pop singers for decades.

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Johnny & Associates talent agency in Tokyo

Photo taken May 15, 2023, shows the office of Johnny & Associates Inc., one of Japan's most powerful talent agencies, in Tokyo. Julie Keiko Fujishima, president of the company, issued a video and written apology the previous day to those who have alleged sexual abuse by the agency's late founder Johnny Kitagawa.

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Johnny & Associates talent agency in Tokyo

Photo taken May 15, 2023, shows the office of Johnny & Associates Inc., one of Japan's most powerful talent agencies, in Tokyo. Julie Keiko Fujishima, president of the company, issued a video and written apology the previous day to those who have alleged sexual abuse by the agency's late founder Johnny Kitagawa.

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Johnny & Associates talent agency in Tokyo

Photo taken May 15, 2023, shows the sign of Johnny & Associates Inc., one of Japan's most powerful talent agencies, on its office building in Tokyo. Julie Keiko Fujishima, president of the company, issued a video and written apology the previous day to those who have alleged sexual abuse by the agency's late founder Johnny Kitagawa.

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Johnny & Associates talent agency in Tokyo

Photo taken May 15, 2023, shows the sign of Johnny & Associates Inc., one of Japan's most powerful talent agencies, on its office building in Tokyo. Julie Keiko Fujishima, president of the company, issued a video and written apology the previous day to those who have alleged sexual abuse by the agency's late founder Johnny Kitagawa.

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You like bread dipped or soaked into soup?

TOKYO, Japan - Actor Haruma Miura and actress Keiko Kitagawa recommend two ways of eating bread with soup for breakfast during a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 23, 2010. Through a television ad in which they appear, Ajinomoto Co. promotes its instant soup products.

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Fast And Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006)

Keiko Kitagawa Film: The Fast And The Furious: Tokyo Drift (USA/DEU 2006) Director: Justin Lin 04 June 2006 Keiko Kitagawa stars in the latest installment of the adrenaline-inducing series built on speed, THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS: TOKYO DRIFT. Date: 04 June 2006

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Fast And Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006)

Brian Tee Film: The Fast And The Furious: Tokyo Drift (USA/DEU 2006) Director: Justin Lin 04 June 2006 Keiko Kitagawa and Jason Tobin star in the latest installment of the adrenaline-inducing series built on speed, THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS: TOKYO DRIFT. Date: 04 June 2006

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Fast And Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006)

Keiko Kitagawa Film: The Fast And The Furious: Tokyo Drift (USA/DEU 2006) Director: Justin Lin 04 June 2006 Keiko Kitagawa stars in the latest installment of the adrenaline-inducing series built on speed, THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS: TOKYO DRIFT. Date: 04 June 2006

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Actress Kitagawa, singer DAIGO tie the knot

Singer DAIGO (L) and actress Keiko Kitagawa pose for a photo after a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 11, 2016, where they announced their marriage. DAIGO is the grandson of the late former Prime Minister Noboru Takeshita. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Actress Kitagawa, singer DAIGO tie the knot

Singer DAIGO (L) and actress Keiko Kitagawa leave after a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 11, 2016, where they announced their marriage. DAIGO is the grandson of the late former Prime Minister Noboru Takeshita. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Actress Kitagawa, singer DAIGO tie the knot

Singer DAIGO (L) and actress Keiko Kitagawa attend a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 11, 2016, where they announced their marriage. DAIGO is the grandson of the late former Prime Minister Noboru Takeshita. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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You like bread dipped or soaked into soup?

TOKYO, Japan - Actor Haruma Miura and actress Keiko Kitagawa recommend two ways of eating bread with soup for breakfast during a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 23, 2010. Through a television ad in which they appear, Ajinomoto Co. promotes its instant soup products. (Kyodo)