Johnny & Associates Inc. may never recapture the influence it wielded within Japan's entertainment industry due to the scars left by the sexual abuse perpetrated over decades by its late founder, even after on Monday announcing a name change and revealing a new agency will be created.As pressure from sponsors mounts in the wake of the scandal, the agency's performers are expected to be less frequently seen on television, something that could continue for some time as corporate clients further scrutinize the firm's response and reform efforts.With performers from the agency known widely as J…READ FULL ARTICLE
