Strolling through Tokyo's Downtown! Koji Higashino and Sarugorilla Visit the Mecca of 'Senbero' on "Higashino Bura Bura Cheeky's" #24, Airing March 29 (Sun) at 22:00
Koji Higashino and comedy duo Sarugorilla explore Tokyo's downtown area, visiting popular local spots and a legendary 'senbero' drinking district. The episode features behind-the-scenes stories of Sarugorilla's King of Conte victory and heartfelt advice during their pub crawl. The program airs on March 29 at 22:00 on BS Yoshimoto.
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Episode 24 of the BS Yoshimoto program "Higashino Bura Bura Cheeky's" (airing on the last Sunday of every month at 22:00), featuring Koji Higashino, will be broadcast on March 29 (Sun).
## Is Sarugorilla's Akabane Running Wild!?
"Higashino Bura Bura Cheeky's" is a show where Higashino and his guests stroll through various regions across Japan to discover their unique charms. They are guided by local comedians who live in those areas to popular spots. It is a program where Higashino and his guests fully enjoy the local area by receiving hospitality, eating delicious food, seeing breathtaking scenery, and having interesting experiences.
The setting for this episode is Tokyo's downtown area (the Edogawa and Katsushika ward areas). Joining Higashino for the stroll, continuing from the previous episode, is the duo Sarugorilla (Tomohiro Kodama, Kenichi Akabane), winners of "King of Conte 2023," with senior stand-up comedian Hideyuki Nakamura serving as their guide.
First, they head to "Musashiyu" in Edogawa Ward. It is said that here, you can enjoy one of the best soft-water hot springs in Tokyo. When they enter the bathroom, Akabane is seen wearing toy glasses for some reason. Higashino quips, "How much do you want to stand out!", but in reality, it was Higashino's mischievous plot...
## Reflecting on Winning King of Conte
For lunch, they go to "Yoshoku Kobo Hiro" in Katsushika Ward. After everyone orders their favorite dishes, Higashino starts digging into Sarugorilla's history. The two of them dissolved their trio at age 37 and became a duo. What was their journey to winning King of Conte?
During this, Higashino intentionally probes by asking, "(At the King of Conte finals) didn't you win by a hair's breadth with your score?" Kodama smugly replies, "We won with a 19-point lead over second place, and we still hold the record for the highest score ever." Also, when Higashino asks, "No one ever tells you that, right?", he laughs bitterly and replies, "We have to say it ourselves." At this point, Nakamura speaks up, telling his contemporary, Sarugorilla, "I have something I want to say." He tells a certain story, but it leads to an unexpected punchline!?
Finally, they go pub-crawling in Tateishi, the "mecca of 'senbero' (where you can get tipsy for 1000 yen)." First, at "Nimousaku," while snacking on oden, they toast with a soda-split cloudy sake! The owner says, "If you visit about 3 shops (in Tateishi), you'll probably grow fond of at least one," and regarding the appeal of Tateishi, he notes, "The distance between people is close, and you can have genuine interactions."
After that, they head to the second shop, "Tamichan." While talking about various things, Akabane confides his worries to the proprietress, Tamichan. To his concern, "I'm 46 and single, how can I get married?", what did Tamichan answer?
"Higashino Bura Bura Cheeky's" airs on the last Sunday of every month at 22:00. In addition to being available for catch-up streaming on the BS Yoshimoto archive page for two weeks from the broadcast date, it is also released on the "BS Yoshimoto Official Channel" on YouTube. Don't miss it!
## [Program Information] Higashino Bura Bura Cheeky's
Broadcast Channel: BS Yoshimoto (BS265ch)
Broadcast Date and Time: March 29 (Sun) 22:00-23:00
Cast: Koji Higashino
Guests: Sarugorilla (Tomohiro Kodama, Kenichi Akabane)
How to watch: [TV] BS265ch (Free broadcast)
[Smartphone/PC] https://video.bsy.co.jp/ (Free streaming)
Program HP: https://bsy.co.jp/programs/by0000020631
## Is Sarugorilla's Akabane Running Wild!?
"Higashino Bura Bura Cheeky's" is a show where Higashino and his guests stroll through various regions across Japan to discover their unique charms. They are guided by local comedians who live in those areas to popular spots. It is a program where Higashino and his guests fully enjoy the local area by receiving hospitality, eating delicious food, seeing breathtaking scenery, and having interesting experiences.
The setting for this episode is Tokyo's downtown area (the Edogawa and Katsushika ward areas). Joining Higashino for the stroll, continuing from the previous episode, is the duo Sarugorilla (Tomohiro Kodama, Kenichi Akabane), winners of "King of Conte 2023," with senior stand-up comedian Hideyuki Nakamura serving as their guide.
First, they head to "Musashiyu" in Edogawa Ward. It is said that here, you can enjoy one of the best soft-water hot springs in Tokyo. When they enter the bathroom, Akabane is seen wearing toy glasses for some reason. Higashino quips, "How much do you want to stand out!", but in reality, it was Higashino's mischievous plot...
## Reflecting on Winning King of Conte
For lunch, they go to "Yoshoku Kobo Hiro" in Katsushika Ward. After everyone orders their favorite dishes, Higashino starts digging into Sarugorilla's history. The two of them dissolved their trio at age 37 and became a duo. What was their journey to winning King of Conte?
During this, Higashino intentionally probes by asking, "(At the King of Conte finals) didn't you win by a hair's breadth with your score?" Kodama smugly replies, "We won with a 19-point lead over second place, and we still hold the record for the highest score ever." Also, when Higashino asks, "No one ever tells you that, right?", he laughs bitterly and replies, "We have to say it ourselves." At this point, Nakamura speaks up, telling his contemporary, Sarugorilla, "I have something I want to say." He tells a certain story, but it leads to an unexpected punchline!?
Finally, they go pub-crawling in Tateishi, the "mecca of 'senbero' (where you can get tipsy for 1000 yen)." First, at "Nimousaku," while snacking on oden, they toast with a soda-split cloudy sake! The owner says, "If you visit about 3 shops (in Tateishi), you'll probably grow fond of at least one," and regarding the appeal of Tateishi, he notes, "The distance between people is close, and you can have genuine interactions."
After that, they head to the second shop, "Tamichan." While talking about various things, Akabane confides his worries to the proprietress, Tamichan. To his concern, "I'm 46 and single, how can I get married?", what did Tamichan answer?
"Higashino Bura Bura Cheeky's" airs on the last Sunday of every month at 22:00. In addition to being available for catch-up streaming on the BS Yoshimoto archive page for two weeks from the broadcast date, it is also released on the "BS Yoshimoto Official Channel" on YouTube. Don't miss it!
## [Program Information] Higashino Bura Bura Cheeky's
Broadcast Channel: BS Yoshimoto (BS265ch)
Broadcast Date and Time: March 29 (Sun) 22:00-23:00
Cast: Koji Higashino
Guests: Sarugorilla (Tomohiro Kodama, Kenichi Akabane)
How to watch: [TV] BS265ch (Free broadcast)
[Smartphone/PC] https://video.bsy.co.jp/ (Free streaming)
Program HP: https://bsy.co.jp/programs/by0000020631