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Yonsentou-shin’s Tsuzuki Takunori Referred to Prosecutors Over Alleged Groping, Agency Suspends Him

Comedian Tsuzuki Takunori of Yonsentou-shin has been referred to prosecutors over an alleged groping incident and suspended by his agency, sparking renewed scrutiny of a past TV clip.
2026.08.18
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Joe Hisaishi Awarded Three Guinness World Records for Tokyo Dome and US Concerts

Composer Joe Hisaishi has been certified with three Guinness World Records for sold-out concert runs at Tokyo Dome, the Hollywood Bowl, and Radio City Music Hall.
2026.08.18
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TV Tokyo to Honor Akihiro Miwa With 16-Year Retrospective Special on August 18

TV Tokyo airs a tribute special for the late Akihiro Miwa, revisiting his 91 years and 16 seasons as 'Ariehen Mugen Sekai' MC, hosted by SUPER EIGHT.
2026.08.17
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Hajime Shacho and 8,751 Fans Pool ¥35 Million for Summer Lottery Tickets

YouTuber Hajime Shacho teamed up with thousands of fans to buy roughly ¥35 million in Japan's Summer Jumbo lottery. Here's what they won.
2026.08.17
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Special Effects Artist Screaming Mad George Dies at Age 69

Hollywood makeup and effects artist Screaming Mad George, known for Predator and Slipknot's masks, has died at 69, his team announced.
2026.08.16
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Idol Group PIGGS to Hold Farewell Tour Across 5 Cities Before October Disbandment

PIGGS will tour Aichi, Tokyo, Fukuoka, Hokkaido and Osaka before its final show at Tokyo Kinema Club on October 12.
2026.08.16
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Hololive’s Yukihana Lamy Announces Debut Album ‘Fleur de neige’ for January 2027

Hololive VTuber Yukihana Lamy will release her first nationwide album, Fleur de neige, on January 27, 2027, featuring 11 tracks and a bonus voice drama.
2026.08.15
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Ajinomoto’s Official X Account Mocks Its Own Product With Garbled AI-Generated Image

Ajinomoto Park's official X account posted an AI-generated image of its Hondashi seasoning with garbled text, drawing sharp criticism online.
2026.08.15
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Chef Ryuji Says ‘Iron Wok Jan!’ Recipes Taste Great in Real Life — ‘Oishinbo’s’ Don’t

Popular Japanese chef and YouTuber Ryuji sparked a viral debate after claiming that dishes from manga 'Iron Wok Jan!' taste good when cooked in real life, but 'Oishinbo' recipes often don't.
2026.08.13
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Nijisanji VTuber Roa Yuzuki’s Defamation Suit Settled, Rival Streamer Apologizes

Nijisanji talent Roa Yuzuki's defamation lawsuit against VTuber commentator Narukami Sabaki has ended in settlement, with an apology for spreading false claims.
2026.08.13
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