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Momoka Ariyasu Warns Fans Against Tracking Her Travel Schedule, Threatens Legal Action

Former Momoiro Clover Z member Momoka Ariyasu has issued a warning against fans who track her transportation schedules or intentionally board the same trains and flights.

2026.07.11

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ExWHYZ Wraps Final Tour in Tokyo, Reveals More Farewell Shows Ahead of August Disbandment

ExWHYZ closed their last tour at Zepp DiverCity Tokyo on July 4, unveiling new farewell events as the group counts down to its August 31 breakup.

2026.07.11

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Former SMAP Manager Michi Iijima Named J-POP Executive Producer at HYBE Japan

Michi Iijima, the manager who helped build SMAP into a J-pop powerhouse, joins HYBE Japan as J-POP Executive Producer while continuing her role at CULEN.

2026.07.11

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DOMOTO’s Agent Contract With STARTO Entertainment to End July 21

Duo DOMOTO will stop working with STARTO Entertainment as their agent from July 21, taking over management of their group activities themselves.

2026.07.10

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Takeshi Kitano’s Paintings Recreated with Cutting-Edge Tech for Tokyo Exhibition

A new exhibition in Ginza will display ultra-precise reproductions of Takeshi Kitano's paintings, with the comedian-filmmaker himself praising the technology's accuracy.

2026.07.10

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DOMOTO to End Group Agency Contract With STARTO Entertainment

DOMOTO, the duo of Koichi and Tsuyoshi Domoto, will end its group agency contract with STARTO Entertainment on July 21, though Koichi will continue individually.

2026.07.10

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Naruto Hollywood Live-Action Film Advances With Worldwide Casting Search

Lionsgate and director Destin Daniel Cretton begin a global casting search for Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura in the long-planned Naruto live-action film.

2026.07.10

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NiziU to Look Back on Whirlwind 6 Years Since Debut in Japanese TV Special

NiziU appears on Nippon TV's late-night music show to mark six years since their debut, reflecting on their rapid rise and performing new single "Too Bad."

2026.07.09

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LiSA to Sing Theme Song ‘Sofilia’ for Snow Man’s Daisuke Sakuma Film

LiSA will perform 'Sofilia,' the theme song for Matching TRUE LOVE, the thriller sequel starring Snow Man's Daisuke Sakuma, out September 25.

2026.07.09

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M!LK’s Hayato Sano Praised for Toy Story 5 Voice Acting So Convincing Fans Missed Him in the Credits

M!LK member Hayato Sano's voice performance in Toy Story 5's Japanese dub has fans saying they mistook him for a professional voice actor.

2026.07.09

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