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Cannes Hidden Gem: Koji Fukada's ‘Love on Trial' Probes the Dark Heart of Japan's Idol Industry

Many careers come with sacrifices, but few demand as much personal surrender as that of the Japanese idol. A hybrid of pop star, teen model, and influencer, idols have been a mainstay of Japanese pop ...
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Japanese idol culture celebrated in Torrance at LA Idol Matsuri 2024

The Torrance Cultural Arts Center celebrated all things J-Pop on Saturday, Sept. 7. The Torrance center hosted LA Idol Matsuri 2024 — described on its website as “the ultimate idol fest” — which ...