Marriage and new challenges: Kana Sato explains leaving Yomiuri TV on YouTube
On July 7, former Yomiuri TV presenter Kana Sato, 29, announced the news of her marriage to comedian Naoto Ikeda, 32, a member of the duo Rainbow. The revelation was made through her Instagram account, also marking a new chapter in her professional career, as she herself detailed in a video recently released on her YouTube channel.
Through a post on Instagram, Sato expressed gratitude to everyone who supported her and informed about the union with Naoto Ikeda. She took the opportunity to announce that, with the marriage, her base of operations would be transferred to Tokyo, indicating the beginning of a new journey in her life.
On YouTube, the former presenter released a video titled “[Answering questions] I answered the questions I received on Instagram!”, where she addressed the most anticipated question. The direct answer to the question about why he left Yomiuri TV was: “It was the wedding!”
The turnaround in Kana Sato’s professional trajectory
Kana Sato shared that, in her experience at the station, she had never considered the idea of resigning. Born in Chiba Prefecture, she moved to Osaka to work and found a pleasant living environment and a company with great people, which made her consider staying until retirement.
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Her initial plans included marrying someone from Osaka. However, the decision to team up with someone from Tokyo changed his perspective. She evaluated different possibilities, such as a transfer to another department at Yomiuri TV or leaving after marriage.
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Still passionate about her role as an announcer, Sato reflected on the importance of seeking new horizons. She explained that if there was a chance to challenge herself in other areas, she shouldn’t regret trying. This search for new challenges was the main driver behind his decision to leave the broadcaster.
Naoto Ikeda’s announcement about the new chapter in his life
In parallel with Kana Sato’s announcement, comedian Naoto Ikeda also used his platforms to share the news. He publicized his wedding through a humorous video on his own YouTube channel.
Furthermore, Ikeda published a statement on his X (formerly Twitter) account, stating that, although he had already gotten married “several times in sketches”, this time it was “for real”. He invited followers to watch the video on the “Rainbow Comedy” channel for more details about the union.
