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Hana Kimura on "Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020."

Pro wrestler and ‘Terrace House’ star Hana Kimura dies at 22

Professional wrestler and current cast member of the Netflix series “Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020” Hana Kimura was confirmed dead Saturday by World Wonder Wing Stardom, a women’s wrestling league in Japan she was signed to. Kimura was 22. Stardom issued an official announcement on both its En...

Hana Kimura, a professional wrestler and cast member of the internationally popular reality show "Terrace House," died on Saturday.

Notes uncovered detailing ‘Terrace House’ star Hana Kimura’s suicide

Top politicians in Japan have spoken up about the need to deal with cyberbullying following the death of Hana Kimura, who apparently killed herself after facing hundreds of hateful messages online. Kimura, a 22-year-old pro wrestler and star of the popular reality show “Terrace House,” is beli...

'Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020' has been canceled following the death of one of its cast members.

‘Terrace House’ season canceled following death of Hana Kimura

by Tom Hanaway

Producers at Fuji TV announced on Wednesday evening that its hit reality show “Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020” has been canceled following the death of one of its young stars, 22-year-old pro wrestler Hana Kimura. A message on the official website read in part “We would like to express our sinc...

Stage fright: Kai struggles to deliver his comedy bit as planned on "Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020."

Ep. 38 ‘Case of The Costume Incident’

by Tom Hanaway

We at The Japan Times have described “Terrace House” on multiple occasions as the ultimate show to help you unwind after a long day. That's mostly because there's none of the intense, emotionally triggering drama that other reality TV shows tend to rely on. Once in a while, our reverie is inte...

Red flag: Toshiyuki Niino's behavior toward housemate Yume Yoshida crossed a line for many viewers watching "Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020."

It’s time to talk about ‘Terrace House’ and consent

by Tom Hanaway

In Episode 37 of "Terrace House," titled "Another Terrace!!," Toshiyuki Niino and Yume Yoshida go on a date in Kyoto. Sitting side by side and admiring the city lights from the observation deck of Kyoto Tower, Toshiyuki asks Yume to turn toward him in an obvious attempt to kiss her. Yume declines...