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Legendary Actress Keiko Kishi, Star of the Original Kimi no Na wa, Dies at 93

Keiko Kishi, the actress and writer whose 1953 hairstyle sparked a nationwide craze, has died of natural causes at age 93, her representatives confirmed.

2026.08.19

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Actress Keiko Kishi, Star of ‘Kimi no Na wa’ Trilogy, Dies at 93

Keiko Kishi, star of the 1950s 'Kimi no Na wa' trilogy and later 'The Twilight Samurai,' has died of old age at 93, her agency announced.

2026.08.19

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YOASOBI Wraps First-Ever North American Tour with Historic Hollywood Bowl Show

YOASOBI closed out its 2026 North American tour at the Hollywood Bowl, becoming the first J-Pop act to headline the legendary venue solo.

2026.08.19

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Legendary Actress and Writer Keiko Kishi Dies at 93

Keiko Kishi, the star of 'Kimi no Na wa' and 'Otouto' who was also celebrated as an essayist, has died of natural causes at 93, her agency confirmed.

2026.08.18

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Hoshimachi Suisei’s Midnight Grand Orchestra Releases Debut EP Travelogue I

Hoshimachi Suisei and TAKU INOUE's unit Midnight Grand Orchestra dropped its first EP digitally after scrapping a planned CD tied to a delayed anime project.

2026.08.18

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Yuki Chiba Makes J-Rap History as ‘Mamushi’ Earns RIAA Platinum Certification

Megan Thee Stallion's 'Mamushi' featuring Yuki Chiba goes Platinum, the first RIAA-certified Platinum hip-hop hit built around Japanese-language rap.

2026.08.18

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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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