無料体験レッスン
芸能界のニュースについて話してみよう
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I don't want to say something about my own country on every occasion, but I have to admit that Japan is behind the times in the structural reform in the entertainment industry as well, compared to those in some foreign countries, say, America or South Korea. As you may, or may not know, the American-born Japanese businessman, Johnny Kitagawa was Japan's most famous talent manager and died in 2019. He was accused of sexual assault made against him by minors more than two decades ago, but remained an enigma until his death. Why do you think that?
I don't want to say something about my own country on every occasion, but I have to admit that Japan is behind the times in the structural reform in the entertainment industry as well, compared to those in some foreign countries, say, America or South Korea. As you may, or may not know, the American-born Japanese businessman Johnny Kitagawa was Japan's most famous talent manager and died in 2019. He was accused of sexual assault made against him by minors more than two decades ago but remained an enigma until his death. Why do you think that is?
I think so. Now, a new bill is under Diet deliberation, and a lawyer says, if it is enacted, that'll be a landmark development for preventing damage. In Japan, talent agencies have a monopoly on these activities: agent for jobs, management of talents, content production. While in America, talent agencies cannot concurrently take on those jobs according to antitrust laws. In Japan, therefore, TV stations and publishing companies that ask for talents tend not to report news that would be detrimental to talent agencies. It was the BBC documentary that reported about the abusive past of Johnny Kitagawa this year.
I think so. Now, a new bill is under Diet deliberation, and a lawyer says if it is enacted, that'll be a landmark development for preventing damage. In Japan, talent agencies have a monopoly on these activities: agents for jobs, management of talents, and content production, while in America, talent agencies cannot concurrently take on those jobs according to antitrust laws. In Japan, therefore, TV stations and publishing companies that ask for talents tend not to report news that would be detrimental to talent agencies. It was the BBC documentary that reported about the abusive past of Johnny Kitagawa this year.
2. Use plural form when referring to things in general.
3. Use the conjunction "and" before the last element in a series of elements that are to be taken jointly.
4. Consider using a comma to join the two sentences together.
5. Alternatively, you can use the contraction "can't" which is short for "cannot" in this context.
I hope so. Well, this seems to be a similar case with Jimmy Saville. As you may know, in the UK, he was a famous English DJ and television and radio personality who hosted BBC shows. During his lifetime, he was also well known for his charitable work. After his death, hundreds of allegations of sexual abuse made against him were investigated, and the police concluded that he had been a predatory sex offender. I hope in Japan too, the police investigation of Johnny Kitagawa will start before long.
I hope so. Well, this seems to be a similar case with Jimmy Saville. As you may know, in the UK, he was a famous English DJ and television and radio personality who hosted BBC shows. During his lifetime, he was also well-known for his charitable work. After his death, hundreds of allegations of sexual abuse made against him were investigated, and the police concluded that he had been a predatory sex offender. I hope in Japan too, the police investigation of Johnny Kitagawa will start before long.
関連単語
- popularity（人気、高い評判）
- stardom（スターの身分［座］）
- auditorium（ホール、観客席）
- scandal（スキャンダル）
- paparazzi（パパラッチ）
関連フレーズ
- Do you want to go with me to the concert tonight?（今夜コンサートに一緒に行きませんか。）
- They performed in front of a sellout crowd last weekend.（先週彼らは満員の観客の前で演奏した。）
- I can't afford to go to their concerts anymore.（もう彼らのコンサートに行く金銭的余裕がない。）
- Did you hear about the scandal involving that popular artist?（あの人気アーティストのスキャンダルについて聞きましたか？）
- The paparazzi caught them getting into a car.（彼らが車に入るところをパパラッチが見つけました。）
こんな方にオススメ
3. Use the verb "is" when referring to having the state, quality, identity, nature, role, etc., specified.