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Japan’s ‘Do-Nothing Rental Man’ Hired to Accompany Client Home After Anesthesia Surgery

Rental Nanmo Shinai Hito was hired to walk a client home after anesthesia, sparking debate on Japan's social safety nets and hospital escort rules.
2026.07.09
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Celebrity

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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Celebrity

Zutomayo Releases New Single ‘Fig Smoke,’ Theme Song for Anime ‘Two People Smoking Behind the Supermarket’

Zutomayo has released the music video for new single 'Fig Smoke,' the opening theme for anime 'Two People Smoking Behind the Supermarket,' premiering July 9.
2026.07.09
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Takafumi Horie Defends Atsuhiko Nakata Over Backlash Following Return From Singapore

Entrepreneur Takafumi Horie pushed back at online critics of YouTuber Atsuhiko Nakata after his family's return to Japan from Singapore sparked accusations of tax avoidance.
2026.07.09
YouTube
YouTube

Suisei Hoshimachi to Throw Ceremonial First Pitch at Lotte-SoftBank Game, With Hatsune Miku Cheering On

VTuber Suisei Hoshimachi will throw the first pitch at a Chiba Lotte Marines game on July 20, with Hatsune Miku appearing on the stadium screen.
2026.07.09
YouTube
YouTube

YouTuber Risa Sekine Welcomes Second Child, 18 Months After Losing Son to Rare Disease

YouTuber Risa Sekine has announced the birth of her second child, about a year and a half after the death of her first son from a rare genetic skin disease.
2026.07.09
YouTube
YouTube

Nijisanji VTuber Ittetsu Saeki Charms Fans With a Dandy Voice and Retro Internet Memes

Nijisanji VTuber Ittetsu Saeki has built a following on his deep, 'dandy' voice paired with an unabashed love of early-2000s Japanese internet meme culture.
2026.07.08
YouTube
Celebrity

Fumie Suguri Opens Up About International Marriage to Husband 13 Years Her Junior

Former figure skater Fumie Suguri discusses her international marriage and fertility struggles on ABEMA's 'Damatterarenai Onnatachi' season 3, premiering July 10.
2026.07.08
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Celebrity

TBS’s ‘VIVANT’ Season 2 teased the return of Takaya Sakoda’s villain character Yamamoto in an Instagram post ahead of its July 26 premiere.

TBS's 'VIVANT' Season 2 account revealed a photo of Takaya Sakoda's villain character Yamamoto, sparking fan speculation ahead of the July 26 premiere.
2026.07.08
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Celebrity

Fuji TV Announcer Yuka Takeuchi Announces Departure After 15 Years at the Network

Fuji TV announcer Yuka Takeuchi revealed on Instagram that she has left the network after 15 years, thanking colleagues in an emotional post.
2026.07.08
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