No reasons were given but the cancellation comes as a slew of Japanese entertainers and acts called off shows in the city.

"I don't want people to struggle like me," the singer said while announcing his sexuality Nicholas Rice is a Senior News Editor, Weekends for PEOPLE Magazine. He began working with the brand as an ...

MANILA, Philippines — Japanese pop idol Shinjiro Atae has come out as gay in a public announcement that is unusual in conservative Japan, where same-sex unions are not legal. Speaking Wednesday ...

Japanese pop star Shinjiro Atae – Photo: Instagram. “I’m a gay man.” It’s a rare announcement for a man in conservative Japan. And it’s even rarer for a big performer whose livelihood depends on fans ...

TOKYO — Japanese pop star Shinjiro Atae said he is gay in an emotional announcement at a fan event that was warmly welcomed in a country where the government does not legally recognize LGBTQ equality.

Miho Nakayama, a Japanese entertainer known for her contributions to the early J-pop scene in the 1980s and a varied acting career, has died. Big Apple, the agency that represented Nakayama, confirmed ...

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Japanese pop group BE:FIRST has been through a lot in their nearly five years since their debut in 2021. The members – SOTA, SHUNTO, MANATO, RYUHEI, JUNON and LEO – had to compete on the Japanese ...

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Japanese singer Shinjiro Atae is opening up about his sexuality. On July 26, the J-pop star announced that he is gay while giving an emotional speech at a fan event in Tokyo. "I respect you and ...