[TV Osaka Corporation] Old man screams in agony at the much talked about “oral beauty treatment”!? Kuroda looks five years younger and Takahashi Katsumi’s face gets smaller!? An Old Man’s Stroll Around Utsubo Park
TV Osaka Co., Ltd. Press release: September 26, 2025 To Members of the Press Old man screams in agony at the much talked about “oral beauty treatment”!? Kuroda looks five years younger and Takahashi Katsumi’s face gets smaller!? An Old Man’s Stroll Around Utsubo Park “Osaka Old Man Stroll,” produced by TV Osaka, airs Saturday, September 27th at 6:58 PM They’re quirky and say whatever they want without any reservations! A city-hopping location show featuring a group of strong-willed, unique older men beloved by Osakans. Comedian “Messenger Kuroda,” who combines conversational ability with a down-to-earth sensibility, and two “guest older men” Stroll through the unique streets of Osaka. What kind of chemical reaction will occur between “three old men” and “the city of Osaka”?
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broadcast)https://tver.jp/series/sr8p2y7g9m Program Content This episode’s setting is the “Utsubo Park area.” Utsubo Park, the city’s symbol, is an oasis for Osaka residents, measuring approximately 2.5 times the size of Hanshin Koshien Stadium. There are many stylish cafes and shops in the area, and recently, the construction of tower apartment buildings has been garnering attention.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/20945/2331/20945-2331-986a580985d06b7969c39a20c5792596-2048×1152.jpg (C) TV Osaka Messe Kuroda, Toru Hashimoto, and the famous supporting actor Katsumi Takahashi strolled around Utsubo Park. Takahashi’s wife’s family home is in Namba, Osaka, and they often pass by Utsubo Park when they visit their hometown. Kuroda, meanwhile, said he had looked for a house in the area, but that land prices had risen so much that they were “unaffordable.”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/20945/2331/20945-2331-8851ebbeba6a287d219ecafbbad29bb8-2048×1152.jpg (C) TV Osaka Hashimoto explained that the reason for the soaring land prices is the impact of the Naniwasuji Line, scheduled to open in 2031. He then boasted, “The person who issued the permit to build the Naniwasuji Line was the governor of Osaka Prefecture at the time… Mr. Hashimoto Toru!”, which has become a well-known bragging point!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/20945/2331/20945-2331-6d3916f60b96269ad1103f9d7bcd2faf-2048×1151.jpg (C) TV Osaka The group visits “oral and body MARLE,” a private oral beauty salon that Kuroda expressed a desire to visit. Kuroda had previously received oral beauty treatment at this salon during a TV show shoot, and felt the effects, noting that “the area around my mouth has improved.” However, it seems she hasn’t visited since…
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/20945/2331/20945-2331-0e9d94b0e73c89079a55a6de0fc58068-2047×1151.jpg (C) TV Osaka Takahashi decided to try it out first. Kuroda confessed that the reason he hadn’t visited a salon despite experiencing the benefits of oral esthetics was because “it was too painful.” Takahashi let out an inarticulate “Ahhh!” as the doctor inserted his finger under his tongue, saying, “I’m going to peel it back.” Kuroda grinned and said, “You shouldn’t do this to anyone other than King Enma!”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/20945/2331/20945-2331-222f39fd1fcc78d2412ca142a1a9660a-2047×1151.jpg (C) TV Osaka Takahashi was stunned, saying, “You said it felt good, but it’s not like that at all…” Hashimoto then received treatment. When Hashimoto told the doctor that his bite was misaligned, Kuroda interrupted, “You’re also a bit of a hypocrite.”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/20945/2331/20945-2331-92c66cffee1cf3a00700f3da151f39ce-2047×1151.jpg (C) TV Osaka You’d think he’d be in a lot of pain, but Hashimoto relaxed, saying, “It hurts, but it feels good!” Seeing this, Kuroda lamented, “Maybe he’s the kind of person who can’t understand other people’s pain…”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/20945/2331/20945-2331-11353353f3b50c5aed633ee0f8fa4b51-2047×1151.jpg (C) TV Osaka Since he’s here, Kuroda also decides to undergo the procedure. The doctor is enthusiastic, saying, “I’ll make (Kuroda’s) face look five years younger,” but Kuroda resists, saying, “This isn’t for TV!” In the end, they decide to go ahead with the procedure, and Takahashi and Hashimoto can’t stop laughing at Kuroda’s screams of pain.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/20945/2331/20945-2331-ddaa5c43be558ea2af619f9d9f3be0b9-2047×1151.jpg (C) TV Osaka Feeling refreshed after the oral beauty treatment, the men take a walk towards Honmachi Station. They stop by “Amio,” a Vietnamese restaurant serving pho and fresh spring rolls that opened last November. They’re surprised by the beauty of the female owner who greets them!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/20945/2331/20945-2331-397fa0cb3de393a15dc5115b7d25066e-2047×1151.jpg (C) TV Osaka A group of middle-aged men order the “spring roll plate,” which allows them to make their own spring rolls, and enjoy making them for the first time in their lives. They also enjoy a feast of pho, and are completely full. We hear about what led to the opening of a Vietnamese restaurant in Honmachi, and hear about the owner’s turbulent life.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/20945/2331/20945-2331-cb2ad0a6f0eba22661af03431468f09a-2047×1151.jpg (C) TV Osaka Then the owner suddenly makes a meaningful statement: “I met Kuroda-san a long time ago.” Hashimoto is dumbfounded by this turn of events, which has become a familiar theme on the show, saying, “That story comes up wherever we go…”!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/20945/2331/20945-2331-1d668797e7bd50fba0ad4a2c8ad26ff3-2047×1151.jpg (C) TV Osaka The conversation shifted to parenting. Takahashi revealed that he was “arrogant” as a child, and that his son has inherited that trait, so he “can’t tell him off” even when he’s messing around. It seems that Hashimoto also finds it hard to tell his sons off, who are also his descendants…
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/20945/2331/20945-2331-7171883c7d2b8e043d49083845e5104c-2047×1151.jpg (C) TV Osaka After filling up, the group begins their stroll. Kuroda and Hashimoto are 50 years old, and as a “fifty-year-old newbie,” they visit “Pen.”, a calligraphy school in Honmachi taught by professional calligrapher Mito Hanako. They practice writing their own names. “This is the first time we’ve done something like this since elementary school,” the men say, engrossed in their practice. Will their handwriting actually improve?
