J-pop agency Johnny & Associates to change name amid sexual abuse scandal Japanese talent agency to create new firm to manage artists as it tries to distance itself from disgraced founder The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2023
Japan’s top companies cut ties with Johnny Kitagawa’s J-pop agency over sexual abuse scandal Moves by broadcaster NHK, McDonald’s, Nissan and Suntory follow allegations against late Johnny & Associates founder The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 2023
Head of Johnny Kitagawa’s J-pop agency resigns over sexual abuse scandal Julie Fujishima, niece of late pop mogul, apologises and acknowledges agency founder’s abuse for first time The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2023
Pressure builds on Johnny Kitagawa’s J-pop agency to address abuse claims Survivors want talent firm Johnny & Associates to fully investigate sexual abuse allegations against late founder The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2023
Japanese talent agency apologises over claims founder sexually abused boys Johnny Kitagawa’s niece issues apology to men who have made abuse claims while not commenting on veracity of allegations The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2023