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Tohji Releases Final Single “W1000” With Skrillex and Mechatok Ahead of Tokyo Dome Farewell Show

Tohji has released the music video for "W1000," a collaboration with Skrillex and Mechatok and his last release, days before his final Tokyo Dome concert.

2026.11.14

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Haruka Shimazaki, Former AKB48 Member, Announces Departure From Her Agency and Goes Independent

Former AKB48 member and actor Haruka Shimazaki, 32, announced on Instagram that she has left her agency and gone independent, ten years after graduating from the group.

2026.11.14

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NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen 2026 Lineup: =LOVE, CUTIE STREET, Aぇ! group and Macaroni Enpitsu Among First-Time Performers

NHK announced the 42-act lineup for the 77th Kohaku Uta Gassen, with seven first-time acts including =LOVE, Aぇ! group and Mrs. GREEN APPLE-era favorites joining the stage.

2026.11.12

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Nozomu Kotaki Makes First Public Appearance Since WEST. Disbanded, Talks Lead Role in Stage Play Rock ‘n’ Roll

Nozomu Kotaki, 30, appeared before reporters for the first time since WEST. ended activities in September, at a press event for his lead stage role.

2026.11.12

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Atarashii Gakko! to Return to Coachella in 2027, Becoming First Japanese Female Act to Play the Festival Twice

Atarashii Gakko! will play Coachella 2027 on April 9 and 16, their second appearance after headlining the GOBI Stage in 2024.

2026.11.12

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Actress Haruna Kawaguchi Announces Birth of First Child With Japan Soccer Star Ko Itakura

Japanese actress Haruna Kawaguchi, 31, announced on Instagram that she has given birth to her first child with husband and national team footballer Ko Itakura.

2026.11.12

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Hoshimachi Suisei Announces Major Label Debut with Sony Music’s Echoes, Plus 2027 Joint-Bill and Asia Tours

VTuber star Suisei Hoshimachi will make her major debut on Dec. 9 with Sony Music's Echoes, and she announced two 2027 tours.

2026.11.12

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Monogatari Series and holoX Team Up for Immersive Tokyo Exhibition ‘X Monogatari’ in January 2027

Anime franchise Monogatari and Hololive's holoX unit announce a Shibuya immersive exhibition, Jan 3–22, 2027, with a SHAFT key visual and tickets from Nov 25.

2026.11.12

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Monogatari Series and holoX Announce Immersive Shibuya Exhibition ‘X Monogatari’ for January 2027

A Monogatari x holoX exhibition opens in Shibuya Jan. 3, 2027. Key visual by studio SHAFT revealed; first ticket lottery opens Nov. 25.

2026.11.12

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Mackenyu Cast as Lead in Live-Action ‘Mashle’ Film After 3-Year Body Transformation

Mackenyu will play Mash Burnedead in Toho's live-action 'Mashle' film, directed by Yuichi Fukuda, after three years of physical training. Out March 2027.

2026.11.04

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