The Spiralling Saga of Ryoko Hirosue and the Price of Japan’s Idol Culture

April 19, 2025
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By Aiko Tanemura, Tokyo | Europeans24 Japan Correspondent In what reads like the script of a cinematic tragedy, acclaimed Japanese actress Ryoko Hirosue, once celebrated […]

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The Spiralling Saga of Ryoko Hirosue and the Price of Japan’s Idol Culture

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