Wilting in Cherry-Blossom Country

TO those who feel beautiful, can dance, and want to be famous quickly, an offer to become art ambassadors to Japan is tempting indeed. Especially when the salary is 50,000 (around Rp4 million) a month plus tips. Food and board are paid by the sponsor. The job isnt difficult: appear three times a day, with every appearance lasting a mere 15 minutes.

For example, take Lia (not her real name) who came from a village in Tulungagung, East Java. For the

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