[BS NTV] Ogi Yahagi's Car History "Junko Sakurai Talks About the Surprising Reason She Decided to Enter the Entertainment Industry and Her Passion for Station Wagons" Airing Saturday, June 13th at 9 PM

Tracing your car history reveals your life! "Ogi Yahagi's Car History NO CAR, NO LIFE!".

On the broadcast airing from 9 PM on Saturday, June 13th, guest actor Junko Sakurai will appear. Since her debut in the drama "Budou ga Me ni Shimiru" in 1991, she has been active in numerous hit productions such as "Shomuni" and "Omiyasan," where she paired with Tsunehiko Watase. She continues to shine with her solid acting skills and dignified beauty.

Meanwhile, in her private life, Sakurai is a mother of one. The special space of a car supported the bond with her 18-year-old daughter during her rebellious phase... She will reveal memories of childbirth and child-rearing. It is said that Sakurai has a strong attachment to station wagons when choosing cars.

This time, a memorable car that sparked this passion will appear! Sakurai, who boasts, "I only have good memories!" will talk extensively about the charm of station wagons. Furthermore, she will confess the surprising reason she decided to enter the entertainment industry! What was the episode from her debut days that made her feel it was "killing two birds with one stone"?

■ First Car Was Supposed to Be a "Pajero," But It Became Dad's!?

Sakurai's first car was a Mitsubishi Pajero, an off-roader representing the 90s. Although she won it as a prize on a certain program, she consulted her father, wondering if the car body was too large for a novice driver. Her father then unexpectedly proposed, "I'll drive the Pajero, and I'll buy you a smaller car instead." Hearing this, both Ogi and Yahagi couldn't help but smirk, thinking, "Did your father play a clever trick?" Thus, the Pajero, her first acquired car, became her father's beloved car, and a different car came into Sakurai's possession... What was the "true first car" that Sakurai obtained in place of the Pajero!?

Also, inside the car, Sakurai's debut story from when she entered the entertainment industry at 18 will be fully revealed! At the time she was scouted in Harajuku, Sakurai was fully intending to work while attending commercial high school. From that point, what was the "certain condition" from the agency that made her decide to enter the entertainment industry? An unexpected episode that made Koki exclaim, "You had good insurance!" will be revealed.

■ Behind-the-Scenes Stories from Dramas "Shomuni" & "Omiyasan" Revealed!

Sakurai played the role of Kana Miyashita, the most bewitching office lady in the company, in the drama "Shomuni." However, in reality, she is the opposite of her character, being more boyish! Although Ogi and Yahagi, who had imagined her as a "Marilyn Monroe" type, are surprised by this contrast, she reveals the backstage struggles of her role preparation, such as studying in front of the mirror to create a sexy image at the time.

Later, she appeared in the mystery drama "Omiyasan," where she paired with Tsunehiko Watase. When thrilling behind-the-scenes stories with the senior actor emerged, Yahagi couldn't help but quip, "Mr. Watase's bad blood was boiling, wasn't it?"

Furthermore, she confesses the precious story of how she met her husband through this work, something she can talk about now! She fondly looks back on those times inside her beloved car, an Audi A4 Avant, which has supported her through major turning points in her life, including marriage, pregnancy, childbirth, and child-rearing.

【Program Name】 Ogi Yahagi's Car History NO CAR, NO LIFE!
【Broadcast Date & Time】 Every Saturday 9:00 PM - 9:54 PM
【Broadcasting Station】 BS NTV
【Cast】 Ogi Yahagi, Yuu Asai (Automotive Journalist)
【Guest】 Junko Sakurai (June 13th broadcast)
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【Program Overview】 Ogi Yahagi, who deeply loves cars, invites guests and introduces the "car history" of the cars the guests have loved, while actually seeing and riding in them. It's a car talk variety show unfolded with the keyword "Tracing your car history reveals your life!"