Is Lady Gaga popular in Japan?

Question:

I recently just heard that Lady Gaga's popularity has spread to Japan. That isn't true, is it? If it is, I sincerely apologize. We never meant for her to gain this much popularity. We expected her to be completely forgotten within a month. We were horribly wrong. If you accidentally listen to a Lady Gaga song, make sure to listen to at least three Bob Dylan albums in a row to prevent getting sick.

Answer:

If you can't appreciate her music, you don't need to listen to my albums.
I can tell that Lady Gaga is a very talented singer, musician and performer.
Part of her popularity in Japan is due to her great contribution to the relief efforts for the tsunami victims.
Her name spread throughout Japan, and received an award from the Japanese government.