Julie Keiko Fujishima, outgoing president of entertainment company Johnny & Associates Inc. wipes her face during a press conference Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, in Tokyo. A powerful Japanese entertainment company tarnished by sexual assault allegations against its late founder appointed one of its stars as its new president Thursday after the previous chief resigned and apologized for the abuse young clients suffered over decades.
“A horrendous crime has been committed,” Higashiyama told reporters at a Tokyo hotel, bowing deeply several times with Fujishima.A new company structure, which will include an outside compliance officer, will be announced next month, Fujishima said. The news conference was the first since several people came forward this year, alleging they were sexually assaulted by Kitagawa.
The men who have come forward say Kitagawa raped, fondled and abused them in his Tokyo luxury mansion, as well as other places, such as his car and overseas hotels, while performing as dancers and singers. They were pleased the company apologized and promised compensation, but some had reservations, while others said Higashiyama had not told the whole truth.
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