22 female freelance TV presenters to hold poetry reading on stage

Friday 05th September, 10:22 AM JST

TOKYO —

Twenty-two female freelance TV presenters will hold a poetry reading session on stage in Tokyo from Friday night. Mao Kobayashi, 26, Aiko Kaito, 24, and others, who appear in popular TV variety programs, will read poems at Aoyama Theater.

Kobayashi said, “Unlike news reporting, it’s difficult to read poetry expressing emotions through your voice. During rehearsal, the waiting room behind the stage is something like a girls’ school.”

The event, called “Seasons,” will be held from Friday to Sunday.

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Spidey at 12:58 PM JST - 5th September

This is a true embodiment of the philosophy known as "Cuteism."

GAG!!

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some14some at 01:38 PM JST - 5th September

Guess admission is free :)
Noripinhead at 03:31 PM JST - 5th September

Kobayashi said, "Unlike news reporting, it’s difficult to read poetry expressing emotions through your voice."

I guess poetry is usually expressed through eye-contact in Japan. In which case, these ladies probably get plenty.
whynothow at 04:01 PM JST - 5th September

Poemu yey! Gucci Prada Kitty oh me.... yamada best denki Armani

Atama iii Shoganai shinjirarnenai Kusai pipi poemu yey!!!!!!
Sebarashii at 04:36 PM JST - 5th September

What's a "freelance TV presenter"?
chardk1 at 04:48 PM JST - 5th September

Well, they just came out with a farce called "Hamlet 2" why not do the same with the "The Vagina Monologues 2."
Wottock_Hunt at 09:16 PM JST - 5th September

it’s difficult to read poetry expressing emotions through your voice

Isn't it also difficult to express emotions when you're squeaking like a five year-old?
TeruSensei at 09:47 PM JST - 5th September

I don't understand the level of negativity and just plain rudeness amongst the commentors on this site.

If you see a news story that doesn't appeal to you, don't bother with it. What is it that makes you feel the need to make yourself look cool by writing a smartarse comment?

I don't see the point.
Mark_McCracken at 10:21 PM JST - 5th September

freelance presenters

poetry read by cute girls

I think I'll stay home
whynothow at 11:06 PM JST - 5th September

Terusensei

I don't understand the level of negativity and just plain rudeness amongst the commentors on this site.

to make yourself look cool by writing a smartarse comment?

Look cool??????where? how? Cant be seen anywhere.... or maybe its something YOU would do Kiddo?????... Indeed,you do not understand
Nessie at 12:04 AM JST - 6th September

What's a "freelance TV presenter"?

It's like a freestyle TV presenter, but without the style.
KitsuneYoukai at 12:18 AM JST - 6th September

What's the deal with showing peace signs on pictures in Japan?

As for the reading of poetry; not interested.
Richard_the_First at 12:30 AM JST - 6th September

The peace sign is in their genes, it seems. Most can't help but do it, even boys sometimes.
bamboohat at 10:35 AM JST - 6th September

There once was a man from nantucket..
smithinjapan at 10:02 PM JST - 6th September

So long as you can hit mute.... I can't picture hearing 'Paradise Lost' in a 3-year-old's voice.