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Japanese Freelance Announcer Hiroshi Kume Dies at 81

Summary by The Japan Times
The announcer was known for hosting the popular music show 'The Best Ten' and news show 'News Station.'

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Hiroshi Kume, a freelance announcer who gained popularity on shows like "The Best Ten" and "News Station," passed away on the 1st due to lung cancer. He was 81 years old and from Saitama Prefecture. His funeral was attended only by close relatives.

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Former TBS announcer, Kume Hiroshi, known for hosting the station's popular music program "The Best Ten" and as a newscaster on TV Asahi's "News Station"... - Nikkan Sports Newspaper Company's news site, Nikkan Sports.com (nikkansports.com).

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nikkansports.com broke the news in on Monday, January 12, 2026.
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