Japanese man pays US$4,000 for date with idol, discovers bodyguard is her husband

19/10/2025
Japanese man pays US$4,000 for date with idol, discovers bodyguard is her husband

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Episode Synopsis

A man in Japan paid 600,000 yen (US$4,000) for a dream date with his favourite idol, only to discover that a bodyguard she had in tow was her husband.
Touka Toozuki, an underground idol from Tochigi prefecture, north of Tokyo, is known for her petite frame and sweet looks.
Unlike mainstream pop stars, underground idols perform in small local venues and manage themselves without big talent agencies.

Toozuki has built a following of more than 80,000 on social media, where she describes herself as...

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