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Japanese Author’s Silent Shinkansen Seat Recline Ends in Spilled Drink and Viral Apology

Author Keiya Mizuno reclined his Shinkansen seat without warning, spilling a fellow passenger's highball and sparking a viral etiquette debate on X.
2026.07.19
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Akina Nakamori to Return to ‘Music Station’ for First Time in 30 Years

Akina Nakamori joins a stacked 'Music Station' lineup on July 17, her first appearance on the show in three decades, alongside IVE, SixTONES and Snow Man.
2026.07.19
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Hypnosis Mic Reunites All Seven Divisions for 12th Live in October, First Time in Two and a Half Years

Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- announces "12th LIVE MIC AS ONE" for October 3-4 in Kanagawa, plus a Blu-ray release and preview screenings for last year's 11th LIVE.
2026.07.19
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Japanese Fan’s Confession About Reading Nearly All of Haruki Murakami’s Books Goes Viral

A viral X post about loving Haruki Murakami's entire body of work without deep literary analysis has resonated with readers across Japan.
2026.07.19
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Takanori Nishikawa Surprises Fans With Muscular Physique in ‘HOT LIMIT’ Costume Teaser

T.M.Revolution's Takanori Nishikawa surprised fans with his muscular new physique in a teaser for his upcoming THE FIRST TAKE performance.
2026.07.19
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Chef Ryuji Says Nagoya Has ‘No Good Restaurants,’ Gets Flooded With Recommendations

Popular Japanese recipe creator Ryuji claimed Nagoya lacks good restaurants, sparking backlash and a wave of local dining suggestions from fans.
2026.07.19
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Japanese YouTuber Kimagure Cook Says Burglars Broke Into His Home, Stole $33,000 in Gear

Kimagure Cook (Kaneko), the 14-million-subscriber Japanese YouTuber, revealed on X that intruders disabled his security camera and stole fishing gear and cameras from his home.
2026.07.19
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Actor Mizuki Maehara, Star of NHK’s ‘Toyotomi Kyodai!’, Announces Marriage

Japanese actor Mizuki Maehara, known for NHK asadora roles and the taiga drama Toyotomi Kyodai!, announced his marriage via Instagram on July 19.
2026.07.19
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ABEMA to Stream 17 Past Hololive Concerts Over 17 Nights, Including Suisei and Pekora Solo Lives

ABEMA will air 17 past Hololive concerts nightly from July 15-31, including solo lives by Suisei Hoshimachi and Pekora Usada, for Premium subscribers.
2026.07.18
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M!LK’s Comedy Skills Are Fueling Japan’s ‘Approachable’ New Idol Boom

Boy group M!LK, once known mainly as actor Sano Hayato's group, has become a hit act in Japan thanks to catchy songs and standout variety show comedy.
2026.07.18
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