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Japan's Takarazuka Revue operator told to correct practices by labor office NHK

A labor standards office in western Japan has advised the operator of the Takarazuka Revue musical theater to correct its practices over the death of one of its performers.

Hankyu Corporation on Friday revealed it received the recommendation from the labor standards inspection office in Hyogo Prefecture.

The move came after the all-female theater admitted in March that the 25-year-old performer who died last September was overworked and was harassed by senior members and others. She was found dead in Takarazuka City, in a suspected suicide.

The troupe apologized to her family, and announced measures to prevent a recurrence, including reviews of its rehearsal schedules.

Local labor standards inspectors have conducted onsite investigations of the troupe since November.

Hankyu Corporation says it is examining the details of the recommendation, adding it will release them later. The company said in a statement it will continue efforts to reform the theater.
Summary
Takarazuka Revue musical theater operator, Hankyu Corporation, received a labor standards recommendation to address practices following a performer's death. The performer, aged 25, was overworked and harassed before her suspected suicide in September. Local inspectors have been investigating since
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ID: ad9b2beb-489b-4471-90b7-138a2d757811

Category ID: nhk

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240906_34/

Date: Sept. 6, 2024

Created: 2024/09/07 07:00

Updated: 2025/12/08 10:48

Last Read: 2024/09/07 09:45