Japanese boy-band production company sets up panel to compensate sexual assault victims

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The Japanese boys-band production company at the center of an unfolding sexual abuse scandal, Johnny & Associates, has selected three former judges to head its effort to compensate hundreds of victims.

Julie Keiko Fujishima, right, outgoing president of entertainment company Johnny & Associates Inc. and new company's president Noriyuki Higashiyama, left, bow during a press conference Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, in Tokyo. – The Japanese boys-band production company at the center of an unfolding sexual abuse scandal, Johnny & Associates, chose three former judges Wednesday to head its effort to compensate hundreds of victims.

A special online site will be set up for people who worked under Johnny’s so they can be financially compensated, the company said in a statement. Privacy will be protected, and the monetary amount will be worked out in direct talks with each person, it said.Julie Keiko Fujishima, his niece, stepped down as chief executive

Johnny’s also reiterated its promise to strengthen governance and appoint a compliance officer in the company.

 

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