“八代やしろ亜紀あきさんヌード写真しゃしん入いりCD発売はつばい”レコード会社かいしゃ発表はっぴょうに批判ひはん

Two years ago, a record company in Kagoshima City announced the release of a CD featuring nude photos of the late singer Aki Yashiro, who passed away the year before last. This has sparked criticism, with online petitions calling for the cancellation of the release.

A record company in Kagoshima City announced on its website that it will release a CD this month containing songs by the late singer Aki Yashiro, who passed away the year before last, along with nude photos of Yashiro.

Regarding this, the company managing the rights related to Mr. Yashiro sent a notice to the record company stating that there is no fact of granting permission for use and demanded the cessation of the use of the photo, as well as the removal of descriptions from the homepage that contain false information amounting to defamation.

As of noon on the 16th, no response has been received from the record company, stating that it is an extremely unpleasant event that cannot be forgiven.

We are prepared to take all measures to protect the honor of Aki Yashiro, the comment states.

Additionally, on the internet, there is criticism rising as a petition has been started demanding the cancellation of the release, claiming it tramples on Mr. Yashiros dignity.

A record company in Kagoshima City told NHK that we purchased the rights to songs and photos from a record company that went bankrupt over 20 years ago.

They are saying things like There is also a sales contract.

Place of Origin of Mr. Yashiro: Kumamoto Prefecture Governor Extremely unpleasant and intolerable At the regular press conference on the 16th, Governor Kimura of Kumamoto Prefecture, the place of origin of Aki Yashiro, expressed strong criticism over a CD with a photo, saying, I am deeply saddened by the reports, and if true, it is extremely unpleasant and intolerable. I believe it is important to protect the dignity of Mr. Yashiro and his bereaved family.

In addition, mentioning that Kumamoto Prefecture has awarded Mr. Yatsushiro the Prefectural Honor Award, he stated, I sincerely hope that Aki Yatsushiro, who is a source of pride for the residents, will not be defamed, and called on the record company to change their response.