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SMILE-UP. President Hisashi Higashiyama to Resign, Vows Compensation Work Will Continue

Hisashi Higashiyama announced he will step down as president of SMILE-UP., the agency handling compensation for Japan's entertainment abuse scandal.

2026.09.28

Celebrity

Ado Draws Online Backlash After K-Pop Event Finale, Agency Chief Takes Responsibility

Ado faced fan backlash after a Japan-Korea event finale featured another singer performing a children's theme song instead of her, prompting her agency head to speak out.

2026.09.28

Celebrity

Legendary Japanese Screenwriter Sou Kuramoto Dies at Age 91

Sou Kuramoto, the writer behind beloved dramas like Kita no Kuni Kara, has died of multi-organ failure at 91, his foundation announced.

2026.09.27

Celebrity

Ex-Repezen Foxx Member GINTA Announces Hiatus, Drops New Song ‘Jinsei’ on His 31st Birthday

GINTA, formerly of Repezen Foxx, announced an indefinite hiatus on his 31st birthday, releasing the new single 'Jinsei' the same day.

2026.09.27

YouTube

Ultraman X Actor Kensuke Takahashi Announces Marriage to Non-Celebrity Partner

Ultraman X star Kensuke Takahashi has announced his marriage to a non-celebrity partner, revealing he is also leaving the family home he grew up in.

2026.09.26

Celebrity

Chiikawa Movie Box Office Tops $167B Yen, Passes THE FIRST SLAM DUNK

The Chiikawa movie's box office hit 16.7 billion yen in 65 days, overtaking THE FIRST SLAM DUNK and eyeing Harry Potter and Princess Mononoke next.

2026.09.26

Social Media

Former AKB48 Idol Maria Abe Announces Marriage and First Pregnancy

Model and former AKB48 member Maria Abe revealed on Instagram that she has married and is expecting her first child.

2026.09.25

Celebrity

Timelesz Member Shuto Inomata Released From Custody After Assault Arrest

Timelesz's Shuto Inomata was released on Sept. 25 following his Sept. 19 arrest on suspicion of assault, as police continue a voluntary investigation.

2026.09.25

Celebrity

Voice Actress Sumire Uesaka Files Police Report Over Threatening Emails

Sumire Uesaka's agency VOICE KIT says she received threats of harm by email, forcing event withdrawals, and has now filed a formal police report.

2026.09.24

Celebrity

Airi Miyagawa to End Her Artist Career This December

Airi Miyagawa, known for Detective Conan theme songs and her ties to musician Miyakawa-kun, will end her music career after a final live show on December 19.

2026.09.24

Celebrity