Aki Hoshino - Japanese Idol

Whereas in previous years an idol kept up her idol image until she chose to retire or was simply too old to continue being a credible idol, in recent years several ex-idols have successfully matured from being an idol to becoming full-fledged actresses, singers or musicians who are respected for their craft instead of (or in addition to) being admired for their looks and image.

The talks between Nakaima and Maehara came a day after senior government officials held informal talks to settle differences in opinion on whether to kick the facility out of Okinawa or keep it in the prefecture.Relocation outside the prefecture, as sought by the DPJ, would contradict the 2006 Japan-U.S. accord, which states that the heliport functions of Futenma air station in downtown Ginowan will be moved to Camp Schwab in the city of Nago, also in Okinawa, by 2014.