Haruka Ayase (39): Challenged the filming of ‘Gibo to Musume no Blues’ in the heat that recorded summer temperatures. Repeated fall scenes, drenched in sweat (October 2023)
Satomi Ishihara (37): During the filming of ‘Heaven? Gokuraku Resutoran’ (TBS), used long sleeves and a parasol for perfect sunburn prevention (May 2019)
Riho Yoshioka (31) in a vividly colored green kimono, Anna Ishibashi (32) working hard in a winter coat, and Go Ayano (42) sweating it out with running—caught a glimpse of the professional spirit of popular actors struggling in the scorching heat.
In recent years, Japan has experienced relentless, sweltering summers. Actors implement measures like ice packs, handheld fans, and parasols to combat the heat, yet they make it look effortless during actual performances.
For example, Haruka Ayase (39), who was filming a fall scene from a pedestrian bridge in ‘Gibo to Musume no Blues FINAL’ (TBS), dove onto cushions laid beneath the bridge in a black kimono. To pursue realism, she insisted on taking all the takes herself without using a stunt double. Despite repeating the dive multiple times and becoming drenched in sweat, she ended with a smile as if satisfied.
Admired for their professional dedication that doesn’t falter in the heat!
Riho Yoshioka (31): Perfectly prepared for heatstroke with ice packs, parasol, and handheld fan! Appeared in a green kimono for the filming of ‘Toki wo Kakeruna, Koibitotachi’ (Fuji TV). Holding an ice pack in hand (August 2023)Mugi Kadowaki (31): During a break from filming ‘Ukiwa: Tomodachi Ijo, Furin Miman’ (TV Tokyo), cooling her neck with an ice pack but showing a stern expression (August 2021)Natsuna (35): While moving during the filming of ‘Kojinsa Arimasu’ (Fuji TV), avoided the sunlight with a bag instead of a parasol and smiled (August 2022)Mitsuki Takahata (32): Waiting for the start of filming for ‘Boukyaku no Sachiko’ (TV Tokyo) while staying cool with a parasol and handheld fan (July 2018)Anna Ishibashi (32): During a fashion magazine shoot, smiling with professional dedication even while wearing a winter coat in temperatures over 30°C (September 2018)Yua Shinkawa (30): Staying hydrated while walking and chatting with staff. Played the lead role in ‘Kojinsa Arimasu’ (August 2022)Go Ayano (42): Actors grimacing from the intense heat exceeding 30°C. Ayano, who played a former Japanese national soccer player in ‘Old Rookie’ (TBS), was drenched in sweat while running (June 2022)Tori Matsuzaka (35): During the filming of the NHK Taiga drama ‘Idaten: Tokyo Olympics Story,’ appeared lethargic due to the extreme heat (July 2019)Noriyuki Higashiyama (57): During a break from filming the lead role in ‘Cop Seven’ (TV Asahi), cooling down with a cold pack around his neck (July 2018)Raul (21): While fully committed to the filming of his lead role in ‘Honey Lemon Soda,’ also seen placing his hands on his knees looking exhausted (September 2020)
