Johnny & Associates logo removed from corporate HQ
The logo of Johnny & Associates is removed from the entertainment agency's corporate headquarters in the Akasaka district on October 5, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan. The entertainment agency announced that it would change its name after revelations that its founder Johnny Kitagawa was involved in the sexual abuse of young entertainers. The new company name is set to be SMILE UP. and this entity plans to pay compensation to victims. (Photo by Makoto Takahashi/AFLO)