Messenger Kuroda × Toru Hashimoto × Nadja Grandeva 'O-sanpo' in Osaka Bay Area/Nanko! Nadja's shocking confession: 'Never had a lover in 52 years'

Strongly individual, speaks freely without忖度 (consideration for others' feelings)!

A town-strolling variety show loved by Osaka locals, featuring "ossan" (middle-aged men) with strong personalities.

What kind of chemical reaction will occur when comedian "Messenger Kuroda," who possesses both strong conversational skills and common sense, and two "guest ossan" stroll through the uniquely charming streets of Osaka? © TV Osaka

Cast Kuroda Ari (Messenger) Nadja Grandeva Toru Hashimoto

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Program Content This time, the stage is Nanko, a bay area facing Osaka Bay. Kuroda, Toru Hashimoto, and Nadja Grandeva will go for an "ossanpo" (ossan's stroll). This town, which has developed as Osaka's gateway to the sea, offers popular spots like Kaiyukan Aquarium, and the Osaka Prefectural Government Sakishima Building with an observatory overlooking Osaka Bay and the city, allowing for leisurely enjoyment from strolling to shopping and leisure. © TV Osaka

This location shoot starts on board the ferry "Sunflower," which connects Kansai and Kyushu. As Kuroda and Hashimoto walk on deck, they spot Nadja gazing at the sea, lost in thought... To Kuroda's words, "The guests are always ossan, but is 'ossan' really appropriate for you...?", Nadja replies, "The staff had quite a meeting. I have elements of both." © TV Osaka © TV Osaka

First, they tour the ship's interior. The luxurious atrium, like a Takarazuka Revue stage, has a photo spot where you can dress up as a captain for a souvenir photo. The ossan promptly put on costumes and pose for pictures. © TV Osaka

Next, they visit the suite room. It turns out that the Sunflower was where Kuroda suffered a gout attack at the end of the year. He recounts how the symptoms appeared while he was enjoying a family cruise, startling the other two by reenacting the moment. Hashimoto, on the other hand, admits that a "luxury cruise with his wife is a dream," but his wife dislikes the idea. © TV Osaka

The group heads to the Sakishima Building's cafeteria, guided by Hashimoto. At first, Kuroda grumbles, "I want to eat something better," but he's impressed by the voluminous and reasonably priced meal! While Nadja chooses the recommended chicken nanban set meal, Kuroda orders the horse mackerel fry set meal. Nadja is exasperated, saying, "Even your stomach is an ossan's..." © TV Osaka

During the meal, Hashimoto quietly talks about the salary situation of the government employees. During his time as governor, he significantly cut civil servants' salaries and retirement allowances, with executives experiencing about a 15% reduction, but they later recovered. He says with a wry smile about Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura, who restored the salaries, "He's a hero." After hearing the inside story of Hashimoto's reforms, Kuroda jokingly remarks as they leave the cafeteria, "I felt like (the employees) were a little cold towards us." © TV Osaka

Next, the ossan head to Kaiyukan Aquarium. Kuroda recalls coming here on a date in his 30s, and the topic turns to romance. Nadja, who "has never been on a date," has been without a lover for 52 years. When asked about her type, she starts by saying, "Someone taller than me...", to which Kuroda retorts, "That's a giant!" © TV Osaka

Guided by Kaiyukan's PR representative, Mr. Tai, they tour the facility and arrive at the tank where three types of penguins live. They learn that different penguin species don't usually couple, but occasionally males or females of the same species do form couples. Nadja's eyes light up, asking, "So, there's a possibility for me and a penguin too!?" © TV Osaka

In the tank housing whale sharks and other iconic creatures of Kaiyukan, Mr. Tai shares a piece of trivia: "Male and female sharks can be easily distinguished." He explains that males have two claspers at the base of their pelvic fins. Upon hearing this, Kuroda mutters, "How envious..." © TV Osaka

Finally, they go shopping at Kaiyukan's official shop. Kuroda immediately starts looking for something, saying his wife told him to buy spotted garden eel merchandise. Nadja comments, "Aren't you using being a loving husband to boost your public image?" Furthermore, the three are captivated by the cuteness of the "King Penguin 3-Way Transforming Plushie!"