How does this industry export itself? Interestingly, through the uncanny.
Idols are forbidden from dating. This "pure love" clause is enforced to protect the fan’s fantasy. In 2018, idol NGT48 member Maho Yamaguchi was attacked by a fan; she apologized for "causing trouble" and retired. In 2021, Erika Ikuta (Keyakizaka46) announced she was "graduating" to study abroad, only to reveal later she had been carrying a secret injury for years. The industry demands gaman (endurance) to the point of self-destruction. How does this industry export itself
Keep an eye on the Sumo revival and the reopening of the Edo-Tokyo Museum —tradition is making a huge comeback this year! How does this industry export itself