TV May 29, 2020
Seeking kindness after a 'Terrace House' tragedy
by Alyssa I. Smith
The death of 'Terrace House' star Hana Kimura gives new impetus to discussions about cyberbullying.
Entertainment News May 27, 2020
'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 ...
Entertainment News May 26, 2020
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,” ...
Entertainment News May 23, 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 ...
TV | 'Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020' Recaps May 16, 2020
Ep. 41 'Life-Threatening Date'
by Alyssa I. Smith
After announcing that production on “Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020” was going on hiatus and then going quiet on us for a few weeks, Netflix released a brand new episode like a gift from the television gods offering some small relief from the current pandemic. At ...
TV | 'Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020' Recaps May 10, 2020
It’s time to talk about 'Terrace House' and consent
by Tom Hanaway
The behavior of some of the housemates is only part of the problem, however.
TV | 'Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020' Recaps May 1, 2020
'Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020' best moments so far
by Alyssa I. Smith and Tom Hanaway
After 40 episodes, “Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020” has gone on hiatus to protect the cast and crew amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s still unclear when, if or even how the show will return, but we’re filling the “Terrace House” void by looking back at ...
TV | 'Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020' Recaps Apr 21, 2020
by Tom Hanaway
"Terrace House" is shutting its doors, for now. The big news this week was that, according to the show's official Twitter account, production would be shut down due to the current outbreak of COVID-19. That means this week's episode is the last new one ...
TV | 'Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020' Recaps Apr 10, 2020
by Alyssa I. Smith
Now, more than ever, I need the sweet escape of TV drama as a reminder of a time when we weren’t in the throes of a pandemic. Although the past few episodes of “Terrace House: Tokyo 2019-2020” were hard to watch, this episode delivered ...
TV | 'Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020' Recaps Apr 3, 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 ...
TV | 'Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020' Recaps Apr 1, 2020
by Alyssa I. Smith
Most weeks, watching “Terrace House: Tokyo 2019-2020” is a fun indulgence that lets viewers bask in the low-stakes drama of six 20-somethings (and an occasional 30-something) pursuing crushes, following their dreams, going on dates and cooking meals. But Episode 37 was different because when ...
TV | 'Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020' Recaps Mar 13, 2020
by Tom Hanaway
It looks like romance is in the air for the “Terrace House” housemates, and just in time for the new year! A few of them, including Yume and Shion, already have some dinner plans, but Toshiyuki Niino isn’t wasting any time and squeezes in ...