Investigation into Alleged Abuse at Japanese Talent Agency Interviews Male Victims
Two men who were allegedly sexually abused as teenagers by the late Japanese entertainment mogul Johnny Kitagawa were interviewed by a special team set up by the talent agency, Johnny & Associates. The men, former members of a boys' dance-and-song group called Johnny's Junior, are among a dozen individuals who have accused Kitagawa of abuse. They are seeking an apology and compensation from the agency. The U.N. Working Group on Business and Human Rights has urged the Japanese government to address the abuse, and a report will be presented to the U.N. Human Rights Council next year. The investigative team's findings will be given to Johnny & Associates later this month.