[Epoch Times December 22, 2021](The Epoch Times reporter Zeng Weixin compiled a report) Japanese singer, actor and voice actress Kanda Shayaga died suddenly on the 18th, and their parents Masaki Kanda and Seiko Matsuda faced the media on the 21st. During the conversation, related news made headlines in various Japanese media for several days. In this regard, the actor Shosuke Tanihara, who served as the host of the morning show “めざまし8”, on the 22nd, the conversation on the show won the approval of the Japanese people.
Kanda Sayaka, who was still participating in the musical practice on the 17th, did not go to the venue of the musical performance on the morning of the 18th. She was found bleeding in the outdoor space on the 14th floor of the 22-story hotel in Sapporo, Hokkaido that afternoon. Kanda was found He was already unconscious and in a state of stopped cardiopulmonary function. After being sent to the hospital, he was still pronounced dead in the evening of the same day at the age of 35. Many Japanese media reported that the police believed that the cause of Kanda’s death should be falling from a building.
On the afternoon of the 19th, Kanda Sayaka’s agency officially announced the death of Kanda Sayaka. His mother Seiko Matsuda’s agency also issued a statement stating that “Matsuta is still in a state of unacceptable reality.” Seiko Matsuda’s performance in the following days The itinerary is also cancelled.
On the 20th, Kanda Saya’s parents, Masahiro Kanda and Seiko Matsuda went to Hokkaido to deal with their daughter’s funeral. The two faced the media in Sapporo on the 21st. Kanda Masaki held her daughter’s ashes, while Matsuda Seiko held her daughter’s tablet in a dignified manner.
Kanda Masahiro told the media that the family had completed the farewell meeting and the bone-accepting matters involving only the close relatives. “At the moment, neither of us has anything to say. If we can quieten us temporarily, we will be very grateful.” Seiko Matsuda endured tears and said to the media, “I’m very sorry to have everyone here in the cold. Thank you (for your concern).” The two left after bowing their heads to the media.
On the 21st, Kanda Sayaka’s brokerage company announced through Kanda Sayaka’s official website that Kanda Sayaka’s funeral will be held in a “secret burial” in which only the family will participate in accordance with the wishes of the family. The official website also indicated that the police found that the cause of Kanda’s death was multiple traumatic shock caused by falling from a building, but the reason for falling from a building will not be disclosed to the public for the sake of Kanda’s reputation and the impact on the people around him. Everyone understands.
Today (22nd) morning, the Japanese morning information program “めざまし8” collated and reported the relevant information. Then the actor Tanihara Shosuke, who served as the host of the show, said in the program: “Mr. Kanda Masaki and Ms. Matsuda Seiko, This time (media reports) I’m really sorry for the harassment. First of all, I hope the two of you can slow down and cherish the memory of Ms. Sayaka Kanda.”
Shosuke Tanihara went on to say, “I pray again for Ms. Sayaka Kanda. “Kanda 8″ intends to put an end to Ms. Kanda’s report today. It’s really rude.” He bowed his head and saluted.
After the news of Kanda Sayaka’s sudden death was made public on the 19th, even Kanda Sayaka and Matsuda Seiko’s brokerage firm urged the media not to disturb family members or write speculative reports. There are still media speculations about Kanda’s past interactions with family members and private life. According to the report, when Masaki Kanda and Seiko Matsuda faced the media, a reporter asked them “how are they feeling?” The lack of empathy in some media caused dissatisfaction among many Japanese people.
Therefore, the attitude of Shosuke Tanihara and the program team carefully and considering the mood of family members and social influence has been appreciated by the Japanese people. Netizens wrote on the Internet “I hope that other news will do the same. Compared with inflammatory reports, I hope the media can consider the parties and their families while reporting information” and “support Tanahara. Considering the significance of the incident, the report needs to be reported. The content, while fulfilling the obligations of the media, apologizes for the fact that this matter cannot avoid the burden on the family members. Such an extremely cautious move is the conscience and character (viewers) hope that all media can have” and other comments.
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