[Katsuyuki012]

Ayu never was a 'typical Japanese' and she has been doing her thing for years now. She obviously doesn't care about following the rules of Japanese culture/society, and just because Japan's culture 'is that way' doesn't mean it's perfect either (as with any country). It's her career and she should be allowed to do whatever she wants to, even if it's against the 'norm' or what some of us think (something I had to learn myself with other artists). We either accept it or we don't. I get that some don't like what's she's doing but that doesn't mean that she should have to conform to anyone or anything.

I, for one, had my disagreement about Namie and (no matter how irrational it might have been to many people) I just stopped following her. Maybe that would be good for some of you if ayu really disappointed you that much / if you lost respect for her.