Japanese weatherman’s photo proves she’s actually a college student causing a stir – SoraNews24 -JAPAN NEWS-
Aika Okita surprised everyone with a very different look off-screen.
On April 7, Japan’s Fuji TV announced their new cast. Popular morning show Mezamashi Saturday. Airs between 6:00 am and 8:30 am. Once a week, Mezamashi Saturday complements Fuji TV’s weekday Mezamashi TV programming, featuring news, sports, entertainment, fashion and general round-up segments to appeal to a broad audience.
Aika Okita, a 21-year-old from Miyazaki Prefecture on the southern island of Kyushu, is a new face to join the cast as a weather forecaster. Since she appeared on TV six months ago, fans across the country have welcomed her healthy image with open arms and vivaciousness. screen personality.
▼ Rain or shine, Okita will deliver the weather forecast with a smile.
Okita has been sharing photos on her Instagram account proving her devotion to her work, posting weather updates to her more than 37,500 followers, as well as images taken from her broadcast.
▼ “The scorching heat is still going on, please pay attention to heatstroke.”
▼ “The heavy rain is still falling, everyone pay attention to safety.”
While Okita captivates viewers with her feminine outfits and professional image on weekend TV, she’s actually busy during the week, too, as fans are now discovering that the weatherman has another career that takes up much of her time.
▼ “I bought this dress four days ago. I’m going to a kebab shop right now, so I’m super casual. When I was in college, I looked like this.”
That’s right – Okita is actually a college student, currently studying at the Department of Applied Chemistry at Meiji University. While her Instagram feed is filled with pictures of her looking like a well-crafted weatherman, people are intrigued by this image of Okita, which is nothing like her on-screen persona.
“Wow – I’ve never seen her like this!”
“She looks like a high school student!”
“It looks like a completely different person.”
“There is such a big gap between TV dramas and reality!”
“I like how she’s different on and off the show.”
“Clothes really have the power to change your impression of a person.”
With Japan often in the spotlight due to society’s focus on appearance and traditional stereotypes based on appearance, it’s refreshing to see Okita confidently sharing the realities of her life with her fans.
Okita’s off-duty photos are a delightful reminder that even glossy professionals can look different in real life, and it’s heartening that Mezamashi Saturday and Fuji TV aren’t trying to censor her after-hours photos. photos to control her image and hold her to unrealistic standards.
Hopefully the management of the idol world will follow this example one day so that their stars are also free to open up about their personal lives.
Featured Image: Instagram/okita_aika
(Japanese reading)
