| TINY DANCER: The diminutive Ayu sports a pair of shades that would
impress Elton John. Last year, her eyewear choices sparked mad runs on
oversized glasses from Shibuya to Singapore |
| KIN CHEUNG/REUTERS |
COVER STORY
Empress of Pop
Like no J-pop star you've ever seen or heard, Ayumi Hamasaki rose to the top by controlling every aspect of her career and persona. Now she wants the world
Twilight of the Idols?
The New Girl Bands
Photo Essay
The Many Faces of Ayu
Ayumi Hamasaki
An exclusive interview with TIME
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