Smile-Up’s president announces he will step down
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Source: The Japan Times
Published: 2026-09-29 18:40 UTC+10:00
Section: JAPAN
Factuality Score: 95
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Culture & Entertainment, Asia, Sexual Violence, Media, World News, Asia Pacific
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Smile-Up President Noriyuki Higashiyama has announced that he will step down on Wednesday with the expiry of his term, as the company continues to compensate victims of sexual abuse committed by its late founder, Johnny Kitagawa.
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