Immigration says 27 Japanese porn stars were not denied entry, as actresses’ social media posts deleted

The Immigration Department has said it did not deny entry to 27 Japanese porn stars who were set to take part in a large-scale, three-day adult entertainment expo.

In a response to HK01, the Immigration Department said rumours of an entry denial were untrue and that the actresses chose not to enter Hong Kong having learned of the event’s cancellation.

Several of the actresses claimed on social media they were denied entry, but their posts later appeared to be deleted.

The official ordering platform KKDay also contacted ticket buyers stating that the performers had been denied entry to the city, the newspaper reported. It added that AEE Group Director Choi Wai-sum, overseeing the event, hung up the phone when asked about the alleged entry denial.

A source at the Japanese consulate who was unauthorised to speak on record said that none of the women had sought consular support.

The Mega Fans Expo 2026, originally set to begin on Friday at the Regal Airport Hotel, was abruptly cancelled on Wednesday. An X post from the organisers on Thursday promised refunds, stating that the event had been “cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control.”

Prolific porn actors Yui Hatano and Taka Kato were set to appears on stage as special guests.

HKFP has reached out to the Immigration Department for comment.

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