It’s no secret that Japan’s idol music industry thrives on encouraging fans to develop an extremely strong attachment to their favorite performers. But a fan starts posting online about a desire to ...

Tokyo Idol project began on Tuesday at Fuji TV's headquarters in Tokyo's Odaiba area. The goal of the project is to promote Japanese idol culture to audiences around the world. Numerous groups from ...

The head office of Johnny & Associates Inc. is seen in this file photo. (Mainichi) TOKYO -- Three of the nine members of popular J-pop idol group Snow Man have contracted the coronavirus, Japanese ...

Japan’s idol industry has never been shy about fan service. But Hari Matsumoto, an underground idol from Wakayama Prefecture, just totally redefined the term. After her performances, instead of the ...