‘Umamusume’ concert cancellation highlights visa hurdles for Japanese performers
The canceled concerts underscore the visa challenges facing Japanese performers as demand for the country's pop culture grows overseas.
The canceled concerts underscore the visa challenges facing Japanese performers as demand for the country's pop culture grows overseas.
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The 39th Tokyo International Film Festival will showcase Japanese cinema from golden age classics to indies by up-and-coming directors.
