Mon, July 13, 2009 (12:10pm EDT)
Gravure idol Yukiko Hachisuka (23), a member of the current "Miniskirt Police," has revealed that she was groped on a train on the evening of July 10th. Fortunately, she was able to capture the perpetrator.
According to Hachisuka, at around 6:50pm she was returning home from gravure work, riding the Odakyu express train from Shimokitazawa Station. While standing, she was groped from behind. "Right when I boarded the train, I felt my behind being touched with the back of someone's hand. Then, it turned to the palm of their hand, and they were moving their fingers in an unnatural way," explained Hachisuka.
Looking over her shoulder, Hachisuka saw the culprit was a salaryman in his forties. To keep him from escaping, Hachisuka first grabbed the man's wrist and then his shirt, holding him until they reached Mukogaoka-Yuen station in Kawasaki. Hachisuka then handed the man over to station authorities.
At the time, the man tried to escape, but to no avail due to Hachisuka's grasp. During questioning, the man initially claimed that it was only his bag touching Hachisuka. But after the idol gave her own detailed account, the man admitted his actions.
"Even though I was afraid, I thought about what to do based on what I've seen on TV," Hachisuka said. In a police-like fashion, she declared, "If you do something bad, it's natural that you'll get caught."
According to Hachisuka, at around 6:50pm she was returning home from gravure work, riding the Odakyu express train from Shimokitazawa Station. While standing, she was groped from behind. "Right when I boarded the train, I felt my behind being touched with the back of someone's hand. Then, it turned to the palm of their hand, and they were moving their fingers in an unnatural way," explained Hachisuka.
Looking over her shoulder, Hachisuka saw the culprit was a salaryman in his forties. To keep him from escaping, Hachisuka first grabbed the man's wrist and then his shirt, holding him until they reached Mukogaoka-Yuen station in Kawasaki. Hachisuka then handed the man over to station authorities.
At the time, the man tried to escape, but to no avail due to Hachisuka's grasp. During questioning, the man initially claimed that it was only his bag touching Hachisuka. But after the idol gave her own detailed account, the man admitted his actions.
"Even though I was afraid, I thought about what to do based on what I've seen on TV," Hachisuka said. In a police-like fashion, she declared, "If you do something bad, it's natural that you'll get caught."
Mon, July 13, 2009 (11:08am EDT)
The highly anticipated "Gokusen: The Movie" opened on 409 screens in Japan this past weekend. On Saturday and Sunday, more than 402,000 fans saw the film in theaters, earning "Gokusen" close to 490 million yen.
According to a statement by distributor Toho on Monday, the movie is projected to gross more than 4 billion yen by the end of its run.
In comparison, the "ROOKIES" movie opened several weeks ago on 428 screens, and it earned over 1.2 billion yen in its first two days.
According to a statement by distributor Toho on Monday, the movie is projected to gross more than 4 billion yen by the end of its run.
In comparison, the "ROOKIES" movie opened several weeks ago on 428 screens, and it earned over 1.2 billion yen in its first two days.
Mon, July 13, 2009 (3:22am EDT)
The winners of the 2009 Miss Magazine contest were presented on Sunday. This year's grand prix winner was 18-year-old actress/talento Sari Kobayashi, who has appeared in dramas such as "Koizora."
Actress Hikaru Kikuzato (15) was chosen as Miss Weekly Shonen Magazine, and model Moe Arai (14) won the honor of Miss Young Magazine. The special readers' prize went to 9nine member Uki Satake (17), while the judges' prize was given to Koto Takagi (18).
Actress Hikaru Kikuzato (15) was chosen as Miss Weekly Shonen Magazine, and model Moe Arai (14) won the honor of Miss Young Magazine. The special readers' prize went to 9nine member Uki Satake (17), while the judges' prize was given to Koto Takagi (18).
Mon, July 13, 2009 (2:54am EDT)
Actress Makiko Esumi (42) announced on her official website that she is currently pregnant with her second child. She is now in her fifth month, with an expected delivery date in December.
Esumi has been married since 2003 to Fuji TV director Shin Hirano (43). Hirano handled the drama series "Shomuni," which Esumi starred in. The couple gave birth to a daughter in February 2005.
Esumi has been married since 2003 to Fuji TV director Shin Hirano (43). Hirano handled the drama series "Shomuni," which Esumi starred in. The couple gave birth to a daughter in February 2005.
