Japan's most famous idol just became the face of bitFlyer, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the country. Asuka Saito is one of the most popular members of Nogizaka 46, a leading idol ...

YOASOBI’s “Idol” continues its domination over the Billboard Japan Hot 100, on the chart released May 31. The Oshi no Ko opener adds another week at No. 1 to bring the total to seven, becoming the duo ...

Many careers come with sacrifices, but few demand as much personal surrender as that of the Japanese idol. A hybrid of pop star, teen model, and influencer, idols have been a mainstay of Japanese pop ...

The idol phenomenon in Japan, which emerged in the 1970s, highlights young artists, often teenage girls, who sing and dance for a devoted audience. While this industry may seem glittering, it hides ...