Convention canceled in Hong Kong after nearly 30 artists from Japan were barred

The Mega Fans Expo 2026 in Hong Kong was canceled after nearly 30 Japanese adult film artists were denied entry. The event was set to take place shortly, but the organizers announced the cancellation less than 48 hours before it was scheduled to start. One of the main attractions, Hibiki Otsuki, managed to enter but her team was sent back to Japan despite having visas. The situation has left many ticket holders in limbo, as the event included exclusive experiences. The cancellation occurs amid rising diplomatic tensions between China and Japan, following comments from Japan's Prime Minister regarding Taiwan. Similar issues have affected events in Macau, where a music festival featuring Japanese artists was also canceled due to visa difficulties.