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Comedy Legend Shiro Ito, 89, Announces Retirement From Entertainment Next June

Veteran Japanese comedian and actor Shiro Ito will retire at 90 next June, ending a career of nearly 70 years, citing his declining physical condition.

2026.10.01

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Timelesz Member Shuto Inomata Dropped by Agency Over Assault Arrest

STARTO ENTERTAINMENT has terminated its contract with timelesz member Shuto Inomata, days after his release from police custody over an assault case.

2026.09.30

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Japanese Idol Group WEST. Disbands After 12 Years, Seven Members Share Farewell Messages

Idol group WEST. officially disbanded on September 30, with all seven members posting personal blog messages thanking fans after 12.5 years together.

2026.09.30

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BRAHMAN Vocalist TOSHI-LOW Cancels Two Live Shows Ahead of Colon Cancer Surgery

BRAHMAN frontman TOSHI-LOW has been diagnosed with sigmoid colon cancer and will cancel two upcoming shows to undergo surgery and recover, the band announced.

2026.09.30

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JO1 Makes US Debut, Unveils ‘JO1-POP’ Concept Ahead of North American Tour

JO1 held a press conference at Tokyo's Foreign Correspondents' Club ahead of their October 2 US debut EP 'ANIMAL' and North American tour.

2026.09.29

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Timelesz’s Takuto Teranishi Apologizes Over Shuto Inomata’s Arrest and Release

Timelesz member Takuto Teranishi broke his silence on fellow member Shuto Inomata's arrest and release, apologizing publicly for the first time since the incident.

2026.09.29

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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

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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

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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

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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

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