Jun Kaname talks about the origin of his acting career. His debut story in 'Kamen Rider Agito', his dual life in L.A., and his thoughts on Ren Osugi. Appears as May guest on 'KENEDIX CROSSROADS' navigated by Nao Matsushita.
Actor Jun Kaname will appear as the May guest on J-WAVE's radio program 'KENEDIX CROSSROADS'. He will discuss his debut story, his dual life in L.A., his thoughts on Ren Osugi, and his future prospects.
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Jun Kaname, Nao Matsushita
'KENEDIX CROSSROADS' is a program broadcast every Friday from 24:30 on J-WAVE (81.3FM), where navigator Nao Matsushita welcomes a guest each month to deeply discuss their 'turning points in life.' This program, featuring luxurious guests each month, will welcome actor Jun Kaname, who continues to be active in a wide range of fields including dramas, films, and stage performances, as its May guest.
Kaname has extensive experience co-starring with program navigator Nao Matsushita, including playing a married couple in the morning drama 'Manpuku' and other dramas. The two have co-starred in numerous works, playing roles such as husband and wife or lovers.
In tonight's first broadcast, the conversation begins with his childhood, where he was surprisingly a 'shy child.' He talks about how he became aware of acting as a profession that expresses through the body, after dedicating himself to track and field from elementary school to high school, and experiencing a major setback in the high school third-year Inter-High preliminary finals.
He also shares episodes from his debut in the 2001 TV series 'Kamen Rider Agito.' At that time, Kaname was living a difficult life, unable to even pay his mobile phone bill, while challenging auditions. He recalls the moment he felt a sense of professionalism as an actor, when he received cheers from many fans at a movie stage greeting. Furthermore, he reveals his feelings for actor Ren Osugi, who was a significant presence in his acting career.
Currently, Kaname lives a dual life in Japan and Los Angeles. He introduces his daily life of attending acting school in L.A. and facing acting with people from diverse backgrounds. He also talks about his current state of mind, having reached the age of 45 and arriving at the phrase 'it can't be helped,' and his future aspirations to challenge not only acting but also creating works from scratch.
The radio broadcast can also be listened to on the radiko app. Additionally, with the radiko Time Free function, you can listen for one week after the broadcast starts.
▼Listen on radiko
May 1 (Fri) https://radiko.jp/share/?sid=FMJ&t=20260502003000
May 8 (Fri) https://radiko.jp/share/?sid=FMJ&t=20260509003000
May 15 (Fri) https://radiko.jp/share/?sid=FMJ&t=20260516003000
May 22 (Fri) https://radiko.jp/share/?sid=FMJ&t=20260523003000
May 29 (Fri) https://radiko.jp/share/?sid=FMJ&t=20260530003000
【Program Overview】
Broadcasting station: J-WAVE (81.3FM)
Program name: KENEDIX CROSSROADS
Broadcast date and time: Every Friday 24:30-25:00
Navigator: Nao Matsushita
May guest: Jun Kaname
Program website: https://www.j-wave.co.jp/original/crossroads/
Program X (formerly twitter): https://x.com/crossroads813
Program Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossroads_813
Hashtag: #crossroads813
'KENEDIX CROSSROADS' is a program broadcast every Friday from 24:30 on J-WAVE (81.3FM), where navigator Nao Matsushita welcomes a guest each month to deeply discuss their 'turning points in life.' This program, featuring luxurious guests each month, will welcome actor Jun Kaname, who continues to be active in a wide range of fields including dramas, films, and stage performances, as its May guest.
Kaname has extensive experience co-starring with program navigator Nao Matsushita, including playing a married couple in the morning drama 'Manpuku' and other dramas. The two have co-starred in numerous works, playing roles such as husband and wife or lovers.
In tonight's first broadcast, the conversation begins with his childhood, where he was surprisingly a 'shy child.' He talks about how he became aware of acting as a profession that expresses through the body, after dedicating himself to track and field from elementary school to high school, and experiencing a major setback in the high school third-year Inter-High preliminary finals.
He also shares episodes from his debut in the 2001 TV series 'Kamen Rider Agito.' At that time, Kaname was living a difficult life, unable to even pay his mobile phone bill, while challenging auditions. He recalls the moment he felt a sense of professionalism as an actor, when he received cheers from many fans at a movie stage greeting. Furthermore, he reveals his feelings for actor Ren Osugi, who was a significant presence in his acting career.
Currently, Kaname lives a dual life in Japan and Los Angeles. He introduces his daily life of attending acting school in L.A. and facing acting with people from diverse backgrounds. He also talks about his current state of mind, having reached the age of 45 and arriving at the phrase 'it can't be helped,' and his future aspirations to challenge not only acting but also creating works from scratch.
The radio broadcast can also be listened to on the radiko app. Additionally, with the radiko Time Free function, you can listen for one week after the broadcast starts.
▼Listen on radiko
May 1 (Fri) https://radiko.jp/share/?sid=FMJ&t=20260502003000
May 8 (Fri) https://radiko.jp/share/?sid=FMJ&t=20260509003000
May 15 (Fri) https://radiko.jp/share/?sid=FMJ&t=20260516003000
May 22 (Fri) https://radiko.jp/share/?sid=FMJ&t=20260523003000
May 29 (Fri) https://radiko.jp/share/?sid=FMJ&t=20260530003000
【Program Overview】
Broadcasting station: J-WAVE (81.3FM)
Program name: KENEDIX CROSSROADS
Broadcast date and time: Every Friday 24:30-25:00
Navigator: Nao Matsushita
May guest: Jun Kaname
Program website: https://www.j-wave.co.jp/original/crossroads/
Program X (formerly twitter): https://x.com/crossroads813
Program Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossroads_813
Hashtag: #crossroads813