Nobuko Kobayashi co-leads the Japan shopper apply of world technique consulting group EY-Parthenon.

Last 12 months, the Japanese leisure business was rocked by two high-profile incidents: an eruption of sexual abuse allegations in opposition to extremely acclaimed J-pop boy band producer Johnny Kitagawa and the suicide of a younger actress belonging to Takarazuka Revue, an all-female theater troupe identified for its dazzling musicals.