The modern Japanese entertainment industry began to take shape in the post-World War II era. The 1960s and 1970s saw the rise of popular music, with the emergence of J-pop (Japanese pop music) and J-rock (Japanese rock music). Artists like Kyu Sakamoto, who sang "Ue o Muite Arukō" (known as "Sukiyaki" in the West), became international stars.
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Until recently, agencies like Johnny's (male idols) and Yoshimoto Kogyo (comedians) exerted near-total control over their talents. Talents often cannot have personal social media accounts. Their photos are forbidden in news articles (news outlets have to pay for "photo rights"). If a talent dates someone, they are forced to issue a written apology. The modern Japanese entertainment industry began to take