Pop group AKB48 perform in Cannes

Wednesday 07th October, 04:22 AM JST

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Yelnats at 10:50 AM JST - 7th October

Hahhhaaaa the French get tortured by this group.
JackDorff at 12:51 PM JST - 7th October

‘‘Please come and see us at the theater if you come to Japan,’’ the members said in unison to spectators

I know the Japanese groups love saying these kinds of messages in unison. It`s usually easier to understand though, if just one person delivered the message.

I`m particularly concerned about it here because it may result in fewer French people coming to see their amazing stage show in Tokyo.
timeon at 12:52 PM JST - 7th October

actually the French probably loved it. I've had two French (male) students, and both of them came to Japan for the same reason: manga and cosplay.
timorborder at 11:50 AM JST - 8th October

Wonderful stuff! Is it now safe to assume that a state of war exists between Japan and our Gallic friends? Indeed, isn't the infliction of such "entertainment" expressly prohibited under International Law?
harkins at 05:36 PM JST - 8th October

I think everyone should leave them alone. They're all very sweet and I'm sure having the time of their lives travelling the world and singing a few songs. And while I know Japanese who don't like the manga cosplay anime associations that many have with Japan overseas I personally don't see the problem. This really can't do any serious harm to Japan what so ever. Good luck to all the girls!
Betting at 10:04 PM JST - 8th October

Go and see them at the theatre in Akihabara? Wouldn't that be such a great public relations exercise for Japan's image. So many unsavoury older guys hoping to get lucky with one of these underage girls :(
Wolfpack at 10:25 PM JST - 11th October

So many unsavoury older guys hoping to get lucky with one of these underage girls :(

I agree, there are plenty of ojisan in Japan who are "hoping to get lucky" with underage girls so there is no need to import any more from France.