CBC's 'Hanasaka Times' Evolves for its 19th Year! Saturdays Mornings Get Even Hotter with New Regulars Batteries Joining!

CBC's 'Hanasaka Times,' which has brightened Saturday mornings in the Tokai region, is entering its 19th year this spring. While maintaining its familiar atmosphere, it will also introduce a fresh new vibe. Surprisingly, the popular comedy duo 'Batteries,' who ranked first in the '2025 First Half Break Comedian Ranking,' has been confirmed to join as new regulars! Expectations are high for the exquisite combination of Jike, who is from Tsu City, Mie Prefecture, and Ace, who delivers unpredictable natural humor. Their energetic live reports and hilarious conversations with people they meet on their travels are sure to bring a new rhythm to the program. Furthermore, Ayaka Nakamura, a third-year announcer, is also joining! With her rich talents in figure skating and golf, her naturally unique character will further liven up the program! Centered around main MCs Azumaya Takahiro and Tomochika, and with solid teamwork, 'Hanasaka Times,' which has introduced outing information and gourmet food in the Tokai area with its unique approach, will power up with the theme of "Even Deeper, Even More Energetically!" We are welcoming the energetic Batteries as new regulars! Following Yoshiko from Ganbareruya, who is from Toyota City, Jike from Batteries is from Tsu City, Mie Prefecture, making them the second pair of regulars from the Tokai region on the program. With the explosive power of the duo and Jike's local love, we aim to grow the program to be even closer to the community and more beloved by local residents. As we enter our 19th year, we will deliver the most exciting information for weekend outings! Program Overview Title: "Naruhodo Presenter! Hanasaka Times" Broadcast Time: Every Saturday from 9:25 AM Cast: MC Azumaya Takahiro, Tomochika Assistant: Shiho Nambu (CBC Announcer) Reporters: Ganbareruya (Mahiru, Yoshiko) Oideyasu Oda Benishoga (Kumamoto Pro-wrestling, Miki Inada) Batteries (Ace, Jike) Ayumu Nagaoka (CBC Announcer) Hatsune Saito (CBC Announcer) Minami Tomohiro (CBC Announcer/Weather Forecaster) Ayaka Nakamura (CBC Announcer) MAG!C☆PRINCE (Taishin Hirano, Kaoru Nagata, Hikaru Oshiro) Narrator: Yoshihiro Tamakoshi Furawan: Mika Watanabe (CBC Announcer)