On Wednesday, talento Eriko Sato was presented with the Best Swimmer award, which is in its eighth year. The prize honors celebrities not for their actual swimming prowess, but for their contributions to promoting the activity.

At the award ceremony, Sato mentioned that swimming helped her get over her recent break-up with Ebizo Ichikawa.

Comedian Hanamaru Hakata and announcer Christel Takigawa also received awards.