Why a pop idol’s surprise apology over her assault sparked outrage in Japan | CNNIt was a meant to be a happy occasion to launch the New Year – a meet and greet between a Japanese pop idol and her fans. But Maho Yamaguchi didn’t turn up to her pop group’s event on January 6. In the following days, she apologized for her absence and went public as to the reason why: An alleged assault at the hands of two male fans. “I am sorry to shock you guys. Some might get scared to hear wh
