# Hospitalization of comedian Junichi Kawamoto

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hospitalization-of-comedian-junichi-kawamoto
> Updated: 2026-09-29T02:47:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Comedian Junichi Kawamoto, a member of the duo Jicho Kachō, was hospitalized following a sudden medical emergency. During a broadcast of the radio program ‘Young Town Saturday’, entertainer Sanma Akashiya reported that Kawamoto had to withdraw from scheduled stage performances in Tokyo. Akashiya suggested the condition might be nephritis or pancreatitis, potentially exacerbated by stress.

Kawamoto has since begun recovering from pancreatic issues. After an initial period of fasting as part of his treatment, he reported via social media that he has transitioned to consuming thin rice porridge. During his recovery, he was visited by comedian Mikio Date. This hospitalization marks a recurrence of health issues for Kawamoto, who was previously treated for acute pancreatitis in 2010 and 2015.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: Comedian Junichi Kawamoto recovers from pancreatic issues

Comedian Junichi Kawamoto is recovering from pancreatic issues and has begun eating thin porridge after a period of fasting. He recently shared a photo with fellow comedian Mikio Date.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/comedian-junichi-kawamoto-recovers-from-pancreatic-issues

### 2026-09-26: Comedian Junichi Kawamoto hospitalized for emergency medical treatment

Comedian Junichi Kawamoto of the duo Jicho Kachō has been hospitalized with a suspected kidney or pancreatic issue, forcing his withdrawal from scheduled stage performances in Tokyo.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/comedian-junichi-kawamoto-hospitalized-for-emergency-medical-treatment

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