Mari Hoshino completes 80km charity marathon for 24 Hour Television

Actress Mari Hoshino recently completed an 80km charity marathon as part of Nippon TV’s “24 Hour Television 49.” Following the event, Hoshino shared updates on social media, expressing gratitude to those who supported her journey and reflecting on her experience through poetry and photos of sparklers.

Observers and fans have expressed concern for her physical recovery following the grueling run. The event, which raised approximately 380 million yen, was supported by various Nippon TV staff and announcers, including Kasumi Mori and Yuna Takahashi, who assisted with event hosting and support roles.

While the marathon was a significant success in terms of fundraising and public engagement, the broadcast also faced minor disruptions when a male streamer entered the runner's route to protest donation handling issues. This follows previous scrutiny regarding the management of charity funds by the program.