JAPUZI

Runa Shimotsuki Fires Back After DM From Alleged Bullet Train ‘Manners’ Offender

Talent and DJ Runa Shimotsuki says she received a DM from someone claiming to be involved in a Green Car manners incident she posted about, and questioned their motives.

2026.08.13

Social Media

Japanese “Big Eater” YouTuber Sannen Shokutaro Opens Up About Her Whirlwind Two-Month Romance Before Marriage

Popular eating YouTuber Sannen Shokutaro revealed she married her husband after only about two months of real contact, following a chance reunion in June.

2026.08.12

YouTube

YOASOBI to Play Singapore’s National Stadium, Venue’s Biggest-Ever Capacity of 55,000

YOASOBI will become the first Japanese artist to headline a solo show at Singapore's 55,000-capacity National Stadium, as part of their 2026-2027 Asia tour.

2026.08.12

Celebrity

Ado, 23, Donates 40 Million Yen to Kumamoto Earthquake Relief

Singer Ado has donated 40 million yen to relief and reconstruction efforts following the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake, joining other Japanese artists in supporting the disaster-hit region.

2026.08.12

Celebrity

Ado Donates ¥40 Million to Support Kumamoto Earthquake Victims

Singer Ado has donated 40 million yen through Kumamoto Prefecture's official relief fund to help those affected by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake.

2026.08.12

Celebrity

Umeda Cypher, Ahead of 2027 Hiatus, Drop Survival-Themed Rap Anthem “Seibutsu Manaa”

Umeda Cypher, set to go on hiatus in 2027, release new track "Seibutsu Manaa" on August 13, a survival-themed song where each member battles to prove their solo rap skills.

2026.08.12

Celebrity

Kizuna AI Delivers MVP-Level Performance in Chaotic ‘Niconico Roujinkai RUST’ Event

Pioneering VTuber Kizuna AI stunned fans with an MVP-level run in the notoriously rough 'Niconico Roujinkai RUST' survival game event, reducing some fellow streamers to tears.

2026.08.12

YouTube

Takuya Kimura Drops Music Video for New Single ‘In the Light’

Takuya Kimura premiered the music video for 'In the Light,' a track from his new album Checkpoint, which topped Japan's J-POP request chart.

2026.08.12

Celebrity

Hezumaryu Says Mother Prompted Child to Ask Him to Buy Snacks in Nara

YouTuber Hezumaryu describes an awkward Nara convenience store encounter where a mother appeared to coach her child into asking him to buy a toy-snack.

2026.08.12

YouTube

Ayanan Gets Emotional Discussing Tokai Onair Wives’ Party She Wasn’t Part Of

YouTuber Ayanan opened up on Hikaru's channel about feeling "a little envious" of a Tokai Onair wives' gathering, despite her 2024 divorce from member Shibayu.

2026.08.12

YouTube