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TV producer Dave Spector, an American, saying Japanese entertainers are much more discreet about their political stances than Americans partly because of the unique culture of the industry. Aa Twitter hashtag opposing a government bill went viral, thanks to domestic star power, but their political message inspired a massive groundswell of online opposition to the bill, alienating some fans, prompting at least one celebrity to delete her post.
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Entertainers in the United States don’t belong to a talent agency. They just make a management deal. But in Japan, talent agencies are powerful. Not many entertainers will make a political statement out of consideration for sponsors and TV stations.
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Spitfire
In democratic Japan?
No.
Only apathy or the right-wingers reign in Japan.
3RENSHO
"TV producer Dave Spector, an American" is not going to bite the hand that feeds him.
dagon
Those "talent agencies" are organized crime, plain and simple.The percentages of income they take from " talent" but loan sharks and mafioso to shame.
borscht
What shows (and in what country) has Mr Spector produced? Does anyone know?
Illyas
I think this has more to do with culture than money. Most would keep their political views private regardless.
It's your side that prattles on about freedom of speech not being the same as freedom from consequences. See all the sneering liberals on Twitter every time a right winger gets fired from their job for voicing political views they dislike.