Episode 45
45: Ken Shimura — Japan loses a comedy legend
Deep Dive from The Japan Times
April 6, 202029m 58s
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Show Notes
Japan Times entertainment writer Patrick St. Michel discusses Shimura's life and death, and whether it will change the discussion around coronavirus in Japan. Hosted by Oscar Boyd.
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Read more:
• Ken Shimura’s entertainment legacy spans generations (Patrick St. Michel)
• Popular comedian Ken Shimura first Japanese celebrity to die from COVID-19 (Kyodo, The Japan Times)
• Comedian Ken Shimura tests positive for COVID-19 (Kyodo, The Japan Times)
Photo by Kyodo