| A QUEEN'S DEBUT: Ayu rocks the 2002 MTV Asia music awards in a
kimono she designed bearing the Japanese characters for 'Love', 'Peace'
and 'Future'. She also took home the award for Most Influential Japanese
singer in Asia |
| PETER STEINHAUER FOR TIME |
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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