Actor Takahiro Tamura dies at 77

Actor Takahiro Tamura dies at 77

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese movie and television actor Takahiro Tamura (file photo) has died, his office said on May 18. He was 77. His father was the legendary actor Tsumasaburo Bando and the actors Masakazu Tamura and Ryo Tamura are his younger brothers.

Actor Takahiro Tamura dies at 77

Actor Takahiro Tamura dies at 77

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese movie and television actor Takahiro Tamura (file photo) has died, his office said on May 18. He was 77. His father was the legendary actor Tsumasaburo Bando and the actors Masakazu Tamura and Ryo Tamura are his younger brothers. (Kyodo)

Comedians involved in "underground business"

Comedians involved in "underground business"

Japanese comedians Hiroyuki Miyasako (L) and Ryo Tamura bow in apology during a press conference in Tokyo on July 20, 2019. They have been suspended by talent agency Yoshimoto Kogyo Co. for secretly performing at a party hosted by a purported crime group and receiving money in the past. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Comedians involved in "underground business"

Comedians involved in "underground business"

Japanese comedians Hiroyuki Miyasako (L) and Ryo Tamura bow in apology during a press conference in Tokyo on July 20, 2019. They have been suspended by talent agency Yoshimoto Kogyo Co. for secretly performing at a party hosted by a purported crime group and receiving money in the past. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Comedians involved in "underground business"

Comedians involved in "underground business"

Japanese comedians Hiroyuki Miyasako (L) and Ryo Tamura bow in apology during a press conference in Tokyo on July 20, 2019. They have been suspended by talent agency Yoshimoto Kogyo Co. for secretly performing at a party hosted by a purported crime group and receiving money in the past. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Comedians involved in "underground business"

Comedians involved in "underground business"

Japanese comedians Hiroyuki Miyasako (L) and Ryo Tamura attend a press conference in Tokyo on July 20, 2019. They have been suspended by talent agency Yoshimoto Kogyo Co. for secretly performing at a party hosted by a purported crime group and receiving money in the past. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Comedians involved in "underground business"

Comedians involved in "underground business"

Japanese comedians Hiroyuki Miyasako (L) and Ryo Tamura attend a press conference in Tokyo on July 20, 2019. They have been suspended by talent agency Yoshimoto Kogyo Co. for secretly performing at a party hosted by a purported crime group and receiving money in the past. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Comedians involved in "underground business"

Comedians involved in "underground business"

Japanese comedians Hiroyuki Miyasako (L) and Ryo Tamura attend a press conference in Tokyo on July 20, 2019. They have been suspended by talent agency Yoshimoto Kogyo Co. for secretly performing at a party hosted by a purported crime group and receiving money in the past. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo