In the 1980s, idols became much closer to average Japanese people; this is likely because the average lifestyle of the Japanese improved. Most of those called idols have sung songs that would fit J-Pop and they are generally pretty, cute, or fresh-faced, if not beautiful. However, there are exceptions to the norm.Fans had few opportunities to see them beyond a few minutes on TV or radio and it was difficult to share their interests. Magazines were the best source for information and many idols had an official fan club that periodically mailed what little information could be released. Friday, October 23, 2009
Aya Hirayama - Japanese Hot Babe
In the 1980s, idols became much closer to average Japanese people; this is likely because the average lifestyle of the Japanese improved. Most of those called idols have sung songs that would fit J-Pop and they are generally pretty, cute, or fresh-faced, if not beautiful. However, there are exceptions to the norm.Fans had few opportunities to see them beyond a few minutes on TV or radio and it was difficult to share their interests. Magazines were the best source for information and many idols had an official fan club that periodically mailed what little information could be released. 
