The Tokyo Metropolitan Government plans to request the closure of entertainment facilities if the prime minister declares a state of emergency based on a coronavirus-related law.
The declaration would allow governors of designated prefectures to take various measures to fight the virus.
It's been announced that comedian Buruzon Chiemi will be leaving Watanabe Entertainment on March 31.
On March 18, Buruzon revealed on Instagram, "I will be leaving Watanabe Entertainment, who has taken care of me over the past 4 years. I am grateful from the bottom of my heart to everyone at the office who supported me as Buruzon Chiemi." She continued, "From now on, as 'Fujiwara Shiori,' my real name, I will listen to my heart and live by my instincts."
Imai Tsubasa, who left Johnny's & Associates in September of 2018, will be signing with Shochiku Entertainment on April 1.
Imai was diagnosed with Meniere's disease in 2014 and has been on indefinite hiatus since September of 2018 to focus on treatment. He resumed his activities last month with the kabuki play 'Sistina Kabuki: NOBUNAGA.'