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Hello Kitty dons yet another hat by becoming a member of one of Japan’s most popular idol groups.
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Former AKB48 idol channels her faith that ramen fans will be back at her restaurant in the future into making sure workers get paid in the present.
Last remaining member of original group of 20 founding idols announces graduation, says she “still loves AKB48.”
Only a few weeks left to visit the idol singer eatery, plus possibly one more Akihabara landmark.
She used to be affiliated with AKB48, Japan’s biggest idol group, but now ramen fans are the ones singing about her amazing noodles.
NGT48 members says she was told that if she didn’t apologize, another idol would be made to read a letter of apology for her.
Idol group’s newest song is its 36th million-seller in a row, but a recent change may mean it’s leaving a ton of money on the table.
Event will be skipped for the first time in 10 years, leaving fans to find some other way to throw money at their favorite idol units.
Graduating from Japan’s biggest idol group means liberation from its no-romance clause, and this former member has now found the love of her life.
And you can browse all of their outfits in detail on the Instagram page of the company that made them.
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