Strolling Through Tokyo's Shitamachi! Higashino Koji and Sarugorira Head to the Holy Land of 'Senbero' Drinking on 'Higashino Burabura Cheeky's' #24, Broadcast Sunday March 29 at 10PM
Yoshimoto Kogyo announces the broadcast of episode #24 of BS Yoshimoto program 'Higashino Burabura Cheeky's' on March 29.
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- 📰 Published: March 30, 2026 at 00:23
BS Yoshimoto's program 'Higashino Burabura Cheeky's' (broadcast every last Sunday at 10PM), featuring Higashino Koji, airs episode #24 on Sunday, March 29.
## Will Sarugorira's Akabane Go on a Rampage!?
'Higashino Burabura Cheeky's' follows Higashino and guests as they stroll through towns across Japan to discover local charm, guided by resident comedians to popular spots. The show has them enjoying local hospitality, delicious food, scenic views, and unique experiences.
This episode is set in Tokyo's Shitamachi area (Edogawa and Katsushika wards). Joining Higashino again are King of Conte 2023 champions Sarugorira (Kodama Tomohiro and Akabane Kenichi), with elderly storyteller comedian Nakamura Hideyuki as guide.
First stop is 'Musashiyu' in Edogawa Ward, a bathhouse known for some of Tokyo's finest soft-water hot springs. Upon entering the bath, Akabane is spotted wearing toy glasses for some reason. Higashino quips, 'How much do you want to stand out?!' — but it turns out it was Higashino's own scheme all along...
## Looking Back on Winning King of Conte
For lunch, the group heads to 'Yoshoku Kobo Hiro' in Katsushika Ward. After ordering their meals, Higashino digs deeper into Sarugorira's story — two comedians who dissolved their trio at age 37 to form a duo. What was their road to winning King of Conte?
When Higashino deliberately prods, 'Didn't you win King of Conte by just barely scraping by on points?' Kodama smugly replies, 'We won by 19 points over second place — still the all-time highest score.' When Higashino asks, 'Does anyone ever bring that up for you?' Kodama laughs wryly, 'I have to bring it up myself.' Then Nakamura tells his longtime peers Sarugorira he has 'something to say' — and shares an episode with an unexpected punchline.
The group wraps up by bar-hopping through Tateishi, known as the 'holy land of senbero' (getting drunk for 1,000 yen). First stop: 'Nimousaku,' where they toast with cloudy sake and soda while snacking on oden. The owner says, 'Go to about three places in Tateishi and you'll find one you love,' describing the area's appeal as 'the closeness between people and the chance to connect.'
Next is second bar 'Tami-chan.' Amid various conversations, Akabane opens up to proprietress Tami-chan with a personal worry: 'I'm 46 and single — how do I find someone to marry?' What will Tami-chan say in response?
'Higashino Burabura Cheeky's' airs every last Sunday at 10PM. Episodes are available for catch-up streaming for two weeks after broadcast on the BS Yoshimoto archive page, and also published on the YouTube 'BS Yoshimoto Official Channel.' Stay tuned!
## Will Sarugorira's Akabane Go on a Rampage!?
'Higashino Burabura Cheeky's' follows Higashino and guests as they stroll through towns across Japan to discover local charm, guided by resident comedians to popular spots. The show has them enjoying local hospitality, delicious food, scenic views, and unique experiences.
This episode is set in Tokyo's Shitamachi area (Edogawa and Katsushika wards). Joining Higashino again are King of Conte 2023 champions Sarugorira (Kodama Tomohiro and Akabane Kenichi), with elderly storyteller comedian Nakamura Hideyuki as guide.
First stop is 'Musashiyu' in Edogawa Ward, a bathhouse known for some of Tokyo's finest soft-water hot springs. Upon entering the bath, Akabane is spotted wearing toy glasses for some reason. Higashino quips, 'How much do you want to stand out?!' — but it turns out it was Higashino's own scheme all along...
## Looking Back on Winning King of Conte
For lunch, the group heads to 'Yoshoku Kobo Hiro' in Katsushika Ward. After ordering their meals, Higashino digs deeper into Sarugorira's story — two comedians who dissolved their trio at age 37 to form a duo. What was their road to winning King of Conte?
When Higashino deliberately prods, 'Didn't you win King of Conte by just barely scraping by on points?' Kodama smugly replies, 'We won by 19 points over second place — still the all-time highest score.' When Higashino asks, 'Does anyone ever bring that up for you?' Kodama laughs wryly, 'I have to bring it up myself.' Then Nakamura tells his longtime peers Sarugorira he has 'something to say' — and shares an episode with an unexpected punchline.
The group wraps up by bar-hopping through Tateishi, known as the 'holy land of senbero' (getting drunk for 1,000 yen). First stop: 'Nimousaku,' where they toast with cloudy sake and soda while snacking on oden. The owner says, 'Go to about three places in Tateishi and you'll find one you love,' describing the area's appeal as 'the closeness between people and the chance to connect.'
Next is second bar 'Tami-chan.' Amid various conversations, Akabane opens up to proprietress Tami-chan with a personal worry: 'I'm 46 and single — how do I find someone to marry?' What will Tami-chan say in response?
'Higashino Burabura Cheeky's' airs every last Sunday at 10PM. Episodes are available for catch-up streaming for two weeks after broadcast on the BS Yoshimoto archive page, and also published on the YouTube 'BS Yoshimoto Official Channel.' Stay tuned!