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‘Umamusume’ concert cancellation highlights visa hurdles for Japanese performers

Managing Editor · Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 12:40 AM · 1 min read

‘Umamusume’ concert cancellation highlights visa hurdles for Japanese performers — Japan Times, Tokyo Arts news — Image: Japan Times

The canceled concerts underscore the visa challenges facing Japanese performers as demand for the country's pop culture grows overseas.

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