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Behind Kimura Hana’s Death, a Flailing TV Station
As revelations around Kimura Hana’s death continue to surface, it helps to know a little about Fuji Television – and its sinking fortunes.
July 2, 2020
As revelations around Kimura Hana’s death continue to surface, it helps to know a little about Fuji Television – and its sinking fortunes.
We talk with guest Farrah Hasnain about the life and career of wrestler and Terrace House star Kimura Hana, the factors behind her death, and the future of the series.
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