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June 13, 2025 Why Japan’s J-pop idol industry bans sex, dating and romance
What really goes on inside Japan’s idol industry? In this episode of Japan Today Spotlight, we explore the strict no-dating and no-sex rules placed on J-pop idols — especially young women and girls. From public punishmen...
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June 13, 2025 Why Japan’s J-pop idol industry bans sex, dating and romance is an episode from Japan Today by Japan This Week. What really goes on inside Japan’s idol industry? In this episode of Japan Today Spotlight, we explore the strict...
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