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Ado Plays to 140,000 Fans at Nissan Stadium, Joined by Surprise Guest Mafumafu

Ado played to 140,000 fans over two nights at Nissan Stadium, welcomed surprise guest Mafumafu, and opened up about why she keeps singing.
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Former SMAP Manager Michi Iijima Named J-POP Executive Producer at HYBE Japan

Michi Iijima, the manager credited with shaping SMAP's career, has joined HYBE Japan as J-POP executive producer while continuing her role at CULEN.
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YOASOBI to Release English Version of Overwatch Collab Song ‘Orion’ on July 10

YOASOBI is releasing an English-language version of 'Orion,' its collaboration track with the game Overwatch, alongside newly unveiled TV performance footage.
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Atsuhiko Nakata Faces Online Backlash Over Return to Japan From Singapore

Oriental Radio's Atsuhiko Nakata is under fire online after announcing his family's return from Singapore, with critics citing deleted videos in which he criticized Japan.
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Manga Legend Shigeru Mizuki’s Daughter Recalls His Blunt Verdict: ‘90% of Editors Are Incompetent’

Naoko Haraguchi, daughter of manga legend Shigeru Mizuki, revisited his old complaint about editors amid the ongoing Cells at Work editorial controversy.
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YouTuber Buyer Takahashi Goes Viral for Uncanny Resemblance to Kanna Hashimoto

A viral photo of YouTuber Buyer Takahashi mid-dance move has fans convinced he's a dead ringer for actress Kanna Hashimoto.
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Grimes and MOLIY Join Dwango’s Hatsune Miku Project ‘Beyond Borders’

Dwango's Vocaloid project Beyond Borders unveiled its debut EP at Anime Expo, featuring Grimes, MOLIY and more alongside Hatsune Miku.
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Ken Watabe Turns Old Scandal Into New ‘You’re One to Talk’ Business

Anjash's Ken Watabe says his tarnished image now fuels his popularity as a wedding speech performer and TikTok etiquette host.
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Breaking Down COO Yuji Mizoguchi Admits He Was ‘Arrogant’ Amid Ongoing Online Backlash

Entrepreneur Yuji Mizoguchi, COO of Breaking Down, opened up on Mikuru Asakura's YouTube channel about the backlash surrounding him, admitting he had grown arrogant.
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Atsuhiko Nakata and Wife Moe Fukuda Decide to Move Family Back to Japan After 5 Years in Singapore

YouTuber Atsuhiko Nakata and tarento Moe Fukuda are returning to Japan after five years in Singapore, sparking online debate over taxes, visas and conscription risk.