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A man from Osaka prefecture who was accused of harassing professional wrestler Kimura Hana and one of the cast of the reality Fuji TV show “Terrace House”, was ordered by a Tokyo Summary Court to pay a fine of Y9,000 ($81 US). The harassment on Read More …
Professional wrestler and “Terrace House” star Kimura Hana died in an apparent suicide back on May 23rd. The reason is reportedly due to the online bullying she received because of a certain scene on the reality show in which she was upset towards a male Read More …
The number of entertainer suicides in Japan in 2020 is shocking many people. From “Terrace House” castmember Kimura Hana, Miura Haruma, Ashina Sei, Fujiki Takashi and it is being reported by media outlets that Takeuchi Yuko is the latest. Miura and Takeuchi, both who starred Read More …
The Broadcast Ethics and Program Improvement Organization (BPO) has announced on Sept. 16th that they will determine if there was a human rights violation in the death of “TERRACE HOUSE: TOKYO 2019-2020” cast member Kimura Hana (22). Kimura Hana was targeted by hate comments on Read More …
Fuji TV reported on their official website of their investigation results into “TERRACE HOUSE: TOKYO 2019-2020” and if there were any instructions or coercion by staff in the “costume incident” which is alleged to have led to the hate comments towards Kimura Hana, leading to Read More …
“TERRACE HOUSE: TOKYO 2019-2020” castmate Kobayashi Kai posted a painting and poem he dedicated to Kimura Hana. View this post on Instagram Pink Spirit We met still not knowing how the fixed world works Living so freely through our displaced naive perks Your Read More …
Kimura Kyoko (43), mother of the late Kimura Hana, has filed a complaint with BPO (Broadcast Ethics and Program Improvement Organization) on July 15th against Fuji TV/Netflix, claiming of a human rights violation for the broadcast of “TERRACE HOUSE: TOKYO 2019-2020”. As it was revealed Read More …
Former pro wrestler Kimura Kyoko was interviewed by Bunshun about her daughter Kimura Hana and Kyoko talked about the “TERRACE HOUSE: TOKYO 2019-2020” incident which generated a lot of the hate comments which would lead to online harassment towards her and would lead to her Read More …
Kimura Hana’s shocking death, which was believed to be from suicide due to cyberbullying, has led to an increase in consultations with lawyers in Japan. The number of consultations are not just by people who have been slandered online but also from many who are Read More …
Nankai Candies comedian Yamasato Ryota is a host on “Doyo wa Nanisuru!?” and for the opening sequence discussing Yahoo! Real Time news and of course “Terrace House” was one of the top topics. Yamasato, who is a long time panelist on “TERRACE HOUSE” and most Read More …
Kimura Kyoko (Hana’s mother): We all forgot about the passing of Hana because she was sleeping with a really cute face. Many people loved Hana and their thoughts definitely reached Hana. So, I’m sure that Hana shouldn’t be lonely now, so please continue to love Read More …
Fuji TV President Endo Ryunosuke met with the news media on May 29th in regards to “TERRACE HOUSE” and the death of pro wrestler and “TERRACE HOUSE: TOKYO 2019-2020” cast member, Kimura Hana. Regarding the mental health care of the castmembers, Endo said, “We are Read More …
“Shukan Pro-Wrestling” (Weekly Pro-Wrestling) which will be released on May 27, 2020 will feature pro-wrestler Kimura Hana who died on Saturday at the age of 22. The cover features the words “Kimura Hana wo Wasurenai” (we will never forget Kimura Hana). The issue features a Read More …
Bunshun has released an article featuring former classmates and acquaintances of Kimura Hana. Here are excerpts from the article. In the article, a 16-year-old Hana is seen dressing like Jasmine from the Disney film “Aladdin” during Halloween in Shibuya. In 1997, after her parents divorced, Read More …
“TERRACE HOUSE: BOYS & GIRLS IN THE CITY” cast members Nagai Riko and Endo Masako comment on Kimura Hana’s death. Nagai wrote on her Instagram Story, “I learned about Kimura Hana on the news and my heart is aching. I understand a little of her Read More …