{
  "id": 19559326,
  "title": "30 Japanese AV starlets denied entry into Hong Kong",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/30-japanese-av-starlets-denied-entry-into-hong-kong",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T22:10:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tokyo Reporter",
    "slug": "tokyo-reporter",
    "url": "https://www.tokyoreporter.com/international/30-japanese-av-starlets-denied-entry-into-hong-kong/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Mega Fans Expo 2026 (MFE), billed as Hong Kong’s first large-scale adult entertainment expo, has been abruptly cancelled. Organizers announced the cancellation of the three-day event scheduled at the Regal Airport Hotel, as well as a Thursday preview event, following the refusal of entry for nearly 30 Japanese adult-video performers at Hong Kong International Airport. According to the South China Morning Post, the cancellation occurred less than 48 hours before the expo was set to open.\n\nThe performers, including Hibiki Otsuki, Rena Miyashita, and Hikari Aozora, were denied clearance at border control. Japan Today reported that some performers faced immediate repatriation by immigration authorities. Hibiki Otsuki stated on social media that despite having obtained relevant visas in advance, immigration officers turned away her manager, crew, and accompanying performers.\n\nThe organizers' statement did not provide a specific reason for the cancellation, though they noted that refund arrangements would be disclosed through official channels later. Tokyo Reporter noted that organizers posted an apology on X for falling short of fan expectations.",
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    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
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        "published": "2026-11-10T11:10:32.000Z"
      },
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        "published": "2026-11-10T14:05:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Japan Today",
        "title": "Hong Kong denies entry to nearly 30 Japanese AV stars ahead of fan expo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/hong-kong-denies-entry-to-nearly-30-japanese-av-stars-ahead-of-fan",
        "published": "2026-11-11T21:44:53.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}