Record label releases private nude photos of Aki Yashiro

On Monday, the New Century Record was released Cheese code – Meaning “Don’t Forget Me” – A collection of songs by the late Enka artist Aki Yashiro. However, not only focus on her music, but also on popular tracks such as “Funa“and “AME not wife“The Kagoshima-based company decided to try to boost sales by putting two nude photos of the two singers in her 20s. The photos were taken by individuals who lived with her at the time.

Online petition collects over 50,000 signatures

New Century Records’ decision to post photos along with CDs has been severely criticized online. one petition At the time of inquiry, the title “Protecting Aki Yashiro’s Dignity and Stop Revenge Pornography” has accumulated over 50,000 signatures. It was initiated by Keiichi Aoyama, who wrote: “If this is published, all female artists will be concerned about the possibility of their trampling after their death.”

Yashiro Music and Gallery President Makoto Ono released statement Pictures about April 14. “The publication of this controversial work is an extremely unpleasant event and is absolutely unacceptable,” he wrote. “I myself recognize again the weight of responsibility Aki Yashiro has given me in her life and after her death. I am ready to take all possible measures to protect Aki Yashiro’s honor in the face of this savage behavior.”

Yashiro-born Kumamoto Prefecture Governor Takashi Kimura also aggravated the issue. At a press conference on April 16 explain“This is unacceptable. The release should be cancelled.” Despite opposition, the New Century Record refused to back down. Speech asahi shimbun,,,,, President Guangzhi Hayakawa The company said it purchased the record rights along with several Yashiro’s songs, as well as public and private photos from a quarter of a century ago. “There is also a purchase agreement, and it’s just a business,” he said.

About Aki Yasuro

Aki Yashiro was born in Yatsushiro, Kumanto County in 1950 and took her stage name from her hometown. After working as a bus tour guide, she finally realized her dream of becoming a singer and made her debut in 1971 at the age of 21. Her first big hit single, Namida Goi, was released two years later. In 1980, she won the Japan Record Award. She is the first female singer to have seven top 10 singles on the Oricon main rankings. Yashiro died in 2023 at the age of 73.

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