Sakurazaka46's Matono & Yamashita to Appear on TBS Travel Show
Matono Mitsuki and Yamashita Shizuki from Sakurazaka46 will guest on TBS's "Boroii Yado" travel program, visiting a rustic inn in Yamanashi Prefecture where they'll try local food and help prepare dinner.
Sakurazaka46's Matono & Yamashita to Appear on TBS Travel Show
Sakurazaka46 members Matono Mitsuki and Yamashita Shizuki will appear on TBS's travel variety show "Zenkoku Boroii Yado ~Bananaman no Ai ni Afureta Yado~" (National Run-Down Good Inns ~Bananaman's Love-Filled Inns~) airing February 15 at 3:00 PM.
The comedy duo Bananaman hosts this show that visits charming but aging inns across Japan - places that might look rough around the edges but offer genuine hospitality and local character. The "boroii" in the title is a play on words combining "boro" (worn-out) with "ii" (good).
During their visit to an inn in Tsuru City, Yamanashi Prefecture, the two Sakurazaka46 members will take on food reporting segments and lend a hand with dinner preparation. This type of variety show appearance gives fans a chance to see the members in a more relaxed, everyday setting compared to their usual music show performances.
For international fans, Matono Mitsuki joined Sakurazaka46 as part of the second generation members, while Yamashita Shizuki has been with the group since its Keyakizaka46 days. Both members are known for their warm personalities, making them good choices for this type of travel program that focuses on human connections and local culture.
The show airs on TBS and 12 affiliated stations across Japan, giving viewers a glimpse of both the members' personalities and Japan's regional hospitality culture.