Actors Fumiyo Kohinata and Takaya Sakoda to appear on Sunday Hatsumimi Gaku

Actors Fumiyo Kohinata and Takaya Sakoda will appear on the MBS/TBS program ‘Sunday Hatsumimi Gaku’ on October 18. The broadcast will feature personal stories regarding their careers and life challenges.

Takaya Sakoda, known for his role in the drama ‘VIVANT’, will discuss his journey from aspiring physical education teacher to actor, including his encounter with director Yoji Yamada. The program will also feature rare footage from his early career and insights into his work on various productions.

Fumiyo Kohinata will share details about his life after his theater troupe disbanded, which led to a period of significant debt at age 42 before his eventual breakthrough. He is expected to discuss his gratitude toward his wife and his personal philosophy on acting, which emphasizes ‘always remaining in a peaceful state’.