{
  "id": 19497229,
  "title": "30 Japanese porn stars denied entry into Hong Kong, forcing adult expo’s cancellation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/30-japanese-porn-stars-denied-entry-into-hong-kong-forcing-adult-19497229",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T12:49:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3374106/30-japanese-porn-stars-denied-entry-hong-kong-forcing-adult-expos-cancellation"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A large-scale adult entertainment expo in Hong Kong, billed as its first, has abruptly been cancelled after nearly 30 Japanese adult-video performers were denied entry at the airport. The \"Mega Fans Expo 2026\" (MFE), scheduled for three days at the Regal Airport Hotel, was cancelled along with a preview event on Thursday. The cancellation was announced by the organizers with regret, but no reason was provided. Nearly 30 guest performers, including Hibiki Otsuki, Rena Miyashita, and Hikari Aozora, were among those denied clearance. Several of the performers expressed shock on social media, stating that they had obtained visas in advance. Industry legend Yui Hatano, who was to serve as master of ceremonies, also confirmed her return to Hong Kong, apologizing to fans. Taka Kato, a legendary Japanese adult film actor, was also scheduled to co-host the event. Thousands of MFE ticket holders are now left in limbo, particularly those who paid for premium add-on experiences. The cancellation came less than 48 hours before the expo was due to open.",
  "summary": "A large-scale adult entertainment expo billed as Hong Kong’s first has abruptly been cancelled after nearly 30 Japanese adult-video (AV) performers were refused entry upon arrival at Hong Kong International Airport. Organisers of the “Mega Fans Expo 2026” (MFE) released a statement on Wednesday announcing with regret the immediate cancellation of the three-day show, scheduled for Friday to Sunday…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}