Japan's music sensation: a band chosen by its fans
Japan Girl Pop
FILE - In this June 6, 2012 file photo, Japan’s all-girl pop idol group AKB48 member Yuko Oshima reacts after winning the annual AKB48 popularity poll in Tokyo. Oshima, the winner two years ago, returned to the top seat in the vote - by almost 1.4 million fans this year - to determine who gets to record their next single - which inevitably becomes a hit. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi, File)