30 Japanese porn stars denied entry into Hong Kong, forcing adult expo’s cancellation

South China Morning Post - Nov 11, 2026

A large-scale adult entertainment expo billed as Hong Kong’s first has abruptly been cancelled after nearly 30 Japanese adult-video (AV) performers were refused entry upon arrival at Hong Kong International Airport. Organisers of the “Mega Fans Expo 2026” (MFE) released a statement on Wednesday announcing with regret the immediate cancellation of the three-day show, scheduled for Friday to Sunday at the Regal Airport Hotel, as well as a preview event on Thursday. The statement did not give a...

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