Kaori Hosoki Reveals Mother Kazuko Hosoki's 'Truths': 'No Black Ties,' 'Too Kind-hearted' — Shares Mother's Lasting Words and Reason for Becoming Successor; Grand Public Unveiling of 2 Billion Yen Kyoto Villa on 'ABEMA Entertainment'
Kaori Hosoki, successor to Kazuko Hosoki, revealed her mother's 'truths,' her parting words, and the reasons behind her succession in an exclusive documentary on 'ABEMA Entertainment.' The 2 billion yen Kyoto villa and inherited treasures were also showcased, with the full program available for free on ABEMA.
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ABEMA, the new future television, broadcasts the news program 'ABEMA Entertainment,' delivering carefully selected entertainment information on the 'ABEMA NEWS Channel.'
This time, the 'NO MAKE' exclusive documentary project of 'ABEMA Entertainment' conducted an exclusive close-up on Kaori Hosoki, the successor and daughter of Kazuko Hosoki, who took the world by storm with Rokusei Senjutsu (Six Star Astrology). This program is currently available for free full-length streaming on ABEMA.
(Streaming URL: https://abema.tv/video/episode/89-116_s35_p412)
■ From Hermès Birkin to Asashoryu's Mawashi... Grand Public Unveiling of the 2 Billion Yen Kyoto Villa She Inherited!
Kaori currently states that she lives a life commuting between Kyoto, where Kazuko spent her later years, and Tokyo. The villa, with a land area of 700 tsubo and a total construction cost of approximately 2 billion yen, has the appearance of a Japanese ryokan with a Japanese garden spreading out beyond its thatched-roof gate. Inside the house, expensive items such as hand-embroidered kimonos, Arita-yaki large plates, and Baccarat vases are displayed. Furthermore, exceptional heirlooms inherited from Kazuko, including a ring worth over 100 million yen and an Hermès Birkin, were revealed. Among them, a precious item for which no price can be set, Asashoryu's mawashi (sumo wrestler's loincloth), was showcased, and Kaori revealed a surprising connection, saying, "At the time, he called her 'Japan's mother' and they had a close relationship. I received something very precious." It was evident that Kaori is still cherishing and inheriting Kazuko's teachings, who always said, "Cherish things."
■ Kaori Hosoki Reveals Mother Kazuko Hosoki's 'Truths': 'No Black Ties,' 'Too Kind-hearted'
Kazuko, who was called the 'Queen of Ratings' because her life counseling programs consistently achieved high viewership ratings, was sometimes criticized by the public due to rumors of 'black ties' because of her strong character.
Regarding her mother, Kaori recalled, "She used to say, 'You don't need to be liked by everyone,' and 'It's fine if they don't understand.'" Regarding the 'black ties,' she flatly denied it, saying, "I really want to talk about that too," and "It's really not true." She asserted, "She never did anything immoral." As for her true personality, which only someone who saw her up close would know, Kaori confessed the gap with her public image: "She's too kind-hearted... she helps people when they're in trouble. Sometimes her words are harsh, but to us, she's a slightly quirky grandma. She has a very charming side." She also shared an episode that showed Kazuko's deep affection, recalling that even at private appraisal sessions, where the fee was a 'flat 100,000 yen,' "there were parents and elderly couples who came clutching their last 100,000 yen. After listening to their consultation, she would sometimes say, 'This is from me,' and return the money."
▼ [Kazuko Hosoki's Successor] Mentions rumors of 'black ties'... 'She never did anything immoral'
■ 'There are things money can't buy': Kaori Hosoki on her Mother Kazuko Hosoki's Lasting Words and Why She Became the Successor
Kazuko, regretting that she couldn't have her own family, took an interest in her niece Kaori and arranged an omiai (arranged marriage meeting) for her when she was in junior high school. After Kaori married at 19 and was blessed with three children, Kazuko, at the age of 80, decided to retire and designated Kaori as her successor. Regarding the process of becoming her daughter through adoption, Kaori recalled, "Basically, Kazuko Hosoki is one person. She didn't want to die without having a grave built for her or without family. That was the main reason she didn't want to leave this world alone." She continued, "No matter how much money or status you have, some things cannot be bought. I think she wished for that until the very end." Kaori revealed Kazuko's reason for deciding on adoption: "She always said that there are things money can't buy. Human hearts are one of them, and those are the most important things in life..."
Regarding Kazuko in her later years, when Kaori asked, "Is there anywhere you want to go? Anything you want to do?" Kazuko replied, "I've been everywhere I wanted to go, done everything I wanted to do, bought everything I wanted, and most importantly, I have you all." Kaori reflected, "Family was indeed the most important thing. She was a person who loved children."
▼ [Personality] Even 15 years older... 'Forced into an omiai at 14' Kazuko Hosoki's Successor Recounts the Past
In addition, episodes of Kazuko known only to her successor were told, such as Kaori's reasons for continuously declining offers from fortune-telling programs and behind-the-scenes stories of the popular Netflix drama adaptation. The unknown true face of Kazuko Hosoki, known as the 'Queen of Ratings,' and her successor's resolve to carry on her will. The full story is currently available for free viewing on ABEMA. Please take a look.
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ABEMA, the new future television, broadcasts the news program 'ABEMA Entertainment,' delivering carefully selected entertainment information on the 'ABEMA NEWS Channel.'
This time, the 'NO MAKE' exclusive documentary project of 'ABEMA Entertainment' conducted an exclusive close-up on Kaori Hosoki, the successor and daughter of Kazuko Hosoki, who took the world by storm with Rokusei Senjutsu (Six Star Astrology). This program is currently available for free full-length streaming on ABEMA.
(Streaming URL: https://abema.tv/video/episode/89-116_s35_p412)
■ From Hermès Birkin to Asashoryu's Mawashi... Grand Public Unveiling of the 2 Billion Yen Kyoto Villa She Inherited!
Kaori currently states that she lives a life commuting between Kyoto, where Kazuko spent her later years, and Tokyo. The villa, with a land area of 700 tsubo and a total construction cost of approximately 2 billion yen, has the appearance of a Japanese ryokan with a Japanese garden spreading out beyond its thatched-roof gate. Inside the house, expensive items such as hand-embroidered kimonos, Arita-yaki large plates, and Baccarat vases are displayed. Furthermore, exceptional heirlooms inherited from Kazuko, including a ring worth over 100 million yen and an Hermès Birkin, were revealed. Among them, a precious item for which no price can be set, Asashoryu's mawashi (sumo wrestler's loincloth), was showcased, and Kaori revealed a surprising connection, saying, "At the time, he called her 'Japan's mother' and they had a close relationship. I received something very precious." It was evident that Kaori is still cherishing and inheriting Kazuko's teachings, who always said, "Cherish things."
■ Kaori Hosoki Reveals Mother Kazuko Hosoki's 'Truths': 'No Black Ties,' 'Too Kind-hearted'
Kazuko, who was called the 'Queen of Ratings' because her life counseling programs consistently achieved high viewership ratings, was sometimes criticized by the public due to rumors of 'black ties' because of her strong character.
Regarding her mother, Kaori recalled, "She used to say, 'You don't need to be liked by everyone,' and 'It's fine if they don't understand.'" Regarding the 'black ties,' she flatly denied it, saying, "I really want to talk about that too," and "It's really not true." She asserted, "She never did anything immoral." As for her true personality, which only someone who saw her up close would know, Kaori confessed the gap with her public image: "She's too kind-hearted... she helps people when they're in trouble. Sometimes her words are harsh, but to us, she's a slightly quirky grandma. She has a very charming side." She also shared an episode that showed Kazuko's deep affection, recalling that even at private appraisal sessions, where the fee was a 'flat 100,000 yen,' "there were parents and elderly couples who came clutching their last 100,000 yen. After listening to their consultation, she would sometimes say, 'This is from me,' and return the money."
▼ [Kazuko Hosoki's Successor] Mentions rumors of 'black ties'... 'She never did anything immoral'
■ 'There are things money can't buy': Kaori Hosoki on her Mother Kazuko Hosoki's Lasting Words and Why She Became the Successor
Kazuko, regretting that she couldn't have her own family, took an interest in her niece Kaori and arranged an omiai (arranged marriage meeting) for her when she was in junior high school. After Kaori married at 19 and was blessed with three children, Kazuko, at the age of 80, decided to retire and designated Kaori as her successor. Regarding the process of becoming her daughter through adoption, Kaori recalled, "Basically, Kazuko Hosoki is one person. She didn't want to die without having a grave built for her or without family. That was the main reason she didn't want to leave this world alone." She continued, "No matter how much money or status you have, some things cannot be bought. I think she wished for that until the very end." Kaori revealed Kazuko's reason for deciding on adoption: "She always said that there are things money can't buy. Human hearts are one of them, and those are the most important things in life..."
Regarding Kazuko in her later years, when Kaori asked, "Is there anywhere you want to go? Anything you want to do?" Kazuko replied, "I've been everywhere I wanted to go, done everything I wanted to do, bought everything I wanted, and most importantly, I have you all." Kaori reflected, "Family was indeed the most important thing. She was a person who loved children."
▼ [Personality] Even 15 years older... 'Forced into an omiai at 14' Kazuko Hosoki's Successor Recounts the Past
In addition, episodes of Kazuko known only to her successor were told, such as Kaori's reasons for continuously declining offers from fortune-telling programs and behind-the-scenes stories of the popular Netflix drama adaptation. The unknown true face of Kazuko Hosoki, known as the 'Queen of Ratings,' and her successor's resolve to carry on her will. The full story is currently available for free viewing on ABEMA. Please take a look.
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