Kazunari Ninomiya to guest on new TBS variety show premiere

The new TBS variety program ‘Junichi Okada and Robert Akiyama’s Imasara Shiro!’ will premiere on October 12. The debut episode features actor Kazunari Ninomiya as the first guest.

The episode focuses on Ninomiya’s hometown of Katsushika and the Shin-Koiwa area. The cast, including hosts Junichi Okada and Ryuji Akiyama, will explore the local history and modern developments of the district. A highlight of the broadcast includes a visit to the headquarters of toy manufacturer Takara Tomy, where the team will investigate the development processes behind popular brands like Licca-chan and Beyblade.

Additionally, the program will feature a tour of Ninomiya’s childhood landmarks via a Licca-chan themed bus. The episode is expected to include personal anecdotes regarding the long-standing relationship between Okada and Ninomiya, including stories from the 2016 Japan Academy Film Prize.