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Old 16th July 2009, 12:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Furashubakku View Post
As far as I'm aware, no J-pop act as tried to become famous in Europe, they all to America, which in my opinion is a very bad idea. Europe is a better starting place than the US is...but that's just how I see it.

I agree. It is possible that this is just what Ayu and Avex has in mind. The visit to Paris last year and the attention they received from the French fans. I think it opened Ayu's/Max's eyes, that there is a possible market outside of the United States.

and .. (hahaha), her favorite photographer and good friend Kazuyoshi Shimomura is based in France, and has good contacts in the cultural sector in Europe. I don't know if that can be an influencing factor when Ayu and Avex considers possible new debut markets.
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