Strictly speaking, there is no question of prostitution in the true sense, because physical contact with the “idols” is forbidden. Conversations only take place outside, always under the control of the agent who is never far away to ensure the smooth running of the meeting.
A fertile industry on the border of the tolerable
“Do you think that such a beautiful girl could fall in love with me in real life? Because I’m paying, she’s making the effort to please me, I’m fully aware of that.” puts Nogi in front of the camera, a father who has offered the services of an “idol”. Her “idol” meets five different men on the same evening. Some men, seized with passions for these young girls, spend lavishly. Meetings are priced and timed. A photo and a few minutes of conversation cost 10 euros. For a personalized video you have to pay 25 euros.
The agents of these little stars quickly realized that they were in an industry that paid off. They receive 50% of the profit for each performance of their “idols”. They also try to recruit younger and younger profiles, sometimes even with the aim of rounding up children.
This is the case of little Yuno, who is only 7 years old. Her admirers are men five or ten times her age. It was his mother who decided to create an Instagram account for him and post photos of his daily life there. In just a few months, the child has collected 30 thousand subscribers. She performs on stage every weekend where she sings, dances and even models. Disturbing images that, given this very lucrative commercial success, could make one think of downplayed pedophilia. Internet users don’t mince words: “It really disgusts me“, “I, who saw Japan as the land of sophistication and respect and discovers that it is full of old perverts who fantasize about underage girls” or “The parents in Japan who let their 7-year-olds dance in front of old men. The old gentlemen who get upset in their chairs and take pictures while the little ones do the choreas“.