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New “Flat Sleeper” Bus Will Let Japan Fans See Idols While Skipping Hotels
A new "full flat sleeper" design debuting in March will attempt to make using a night bus for concerts a less tiring…
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ENTERTAINMENT
The Dead Nakai Theory: Some Nakai Masahiro Fans Use Conspiracy to Cope
Some diehard fans say there's a reason ex-SMAP member Nakai Masahiro is behaving badly: because the actual Nakai is dead.
ENTERTAINMENT
Japanese Company Will Close After CEO Criticizes Boy Band on Social Media
A small cosmetics company in Japan was using its official account to attack the band number_i, as well as McDonald's and Suntory.
ENTERTAINMENT
Is “Oshikatsu” an Addiction? Survey Shows Dark Side of Japan’s Fan Culture
Oshikatsu is a booming business in Japan. But data shows many fans are concerned about the toll supporting their faves takes on…
ENTERTAINMENT
Why Did SMAP’s Nakai Masahiro Pay a Woman a Massive Settlement?
A member of ultra-famous Japanese boy band SMAP paid a woman an eye-watering settlement. Fans and the media want to know why.
ENTERTAINMENT
Japanese Idol TV Competition Ends With No Results
Fans of idol competition Seven Colors tuned in this week to find out if their oshi made the cut. Here's why everyone…
CULTURE
In Japan, Oshidan Let Fans Idolize Their Idols
Do you have an idol you worship? Buy an oshidan and take your worship even further. Learn what oshidan are for and…
ENTERTAINMENT
Idol’s Home Intrusion Renews Focus on Online Harassment in Japan
The break-in to Japanese idol Fujisaki Nagi's home highlights the ongoing struggle stars and ordinary people face with Internet harassment.