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Feels like everyone’s getting canceled these days right? From idols breaking “no dating” rules, extramarital affairs, and tweets about people stinking in the summer, let’s chat about some sad and bizarre incidents that sparked backlash in Japan. Did it go too far???Got questions or want to share your story? Send us an email at [email protected] - @franklinthewomanCheyenne - @lostwithlowWords mentioned/useful words女子力 jyoshi ryoku - woman's level of motivation in fashion, makeup, etc., femininity野球少年 yakyuu shonen - baseball boys/youth推し活 oshikatsu - idol culture in Japan 空き家 akiya - empty (abandoned but not always) home偉い erai - excellent, great remarkable 迷惑 meiwaku - troublesome, burden, nuisance References/sources:Osaka buildings charred in deadly fire had code violations: https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15973475Yuri Kawaguchi - freelance tv anchor loses jobs over remarks about men’s body odor https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/the-smell-of-japanese-tv-anchor-loses-job-after-criticising-men-body-odour/amp_articleshow/112756914.cmsVoice Actress Rie Takahashi encourages fans to shower with cute drawingshttps://www.businessinsider.com/anime-actress-hand-drawn-guide-fans-bathe-before-concert-2023-3AKB48 members shaves head and apologizes for breaking the no dating rule https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-21299324.ampBecky and Enon https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/feb/08/downfall-japan-tv-becky-industry-sexismhttps://decider.com/2019/03/13/terrace-house-enon-kawatani-scandal/Yuzuru Hanyu https://japan-forward.com/yuzuru-hanyu-announces-divorce-citing-media-harassment-and-stalking/More recent idol story: https://www.reddit.com/r/japan/s/4nLOPVdXPgTime stamps00:00 hello2:53 sad news for Osaka6:08 fired for saying dudes need deodorant16:19 opposite - praised for caring about fans23:36 Yuzuru Hanyu marriage and divorce 29:51 idols and strict no dating rules39:49 extramarital affairs51:02 unfunny joke57:54 nuisance youtuber rebrand