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[2026年10月10日(土)]放送分サンドウィッチマン ザ・ラジオショー サタデー
With Ito Date Mikio (伊達みきお) still out on rehabilitation leave, Panther's Ogata Takahiro (尾形貴弘) stepped in as guest co-host for the October 10 broadcast. Date sent his weekly letter from the rehab ward, sharing broadcast writer Takada Fumio's (高田文夫) maxim that 'popularity is measured not by height but by length,' and reacting to the KanoSand Golden two-hour special that had aired the previous evening. Topics ranged from Ogata's daughter's modelling debut and Tomizawa's credit-card fraud to Messi's retirement from the Argentine national team.
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What this episode answers
What did Date Mikio write about in his letter from rehabilitation?
Date reported that the previous evening's KanoSand Golden special had been great fun and that actress Suzuki Kyoka's (鈴木京香) narration was outstanding; he also shared that broadcast writer Takada Fumio had sent him a handwritten get-well card bearing the phrase 'popularity is measured not by height but by length,' and that Iijima Hikaru (伊集院光) had praised their NHK 'Hospital Radio' appearance on his own programme. The letter was signed 'Rehab Mikio.'
Which scene from the KanoSand Golden two-hour special drew the most attention?
The standout moment was Tomizawa riding a Harley-Davidson: after tearing off in a full-face helmet and leather jacket in the blazing summer heat, he removed the helmet and something glittered at his ear — listeners assumed it was a piercing, but it turned out to be sweat that had pooled in his ear from the extreme heat. The clip was widely praised as 'cool.'
How did Ogata react to news that his daughter had begun modelling?
Ogata said he had been told about it only after the fact and was entirely uninvolved; he noted that his daughter had auditioned for the role herself and had no hesitation about publicising the Panther name, which he described as a 'use every tool available to climb your way up' attitude, adding that he had told her to be prepared to get hurt because getting hurt is what makes you stronger.
How did the credit-card company respond when Tomizawa called about the fraudulent charge?
The representative asked Tomizawa 'What would you like to do?' — turning the decision back on him — rather than immediately offering to investigate or suspend the card, and Tomizawa said the representative's passive attitude made him angrier than the fraud itself.
Did Ogata know in advance about Panther's Mukai's relationship being made public?
He had no idea until he saw the news on television; he then messaged Mukai on LINE saying 'You're at it, huh,' and Mukai replied 'I'm getting to be a proper celebrity.' Ogata laughed that important news always seems to reach him after the fact.
Looking Back at the Previous Week's Live Broadcast at Hibiya Park Radio Park
The previous week's open-air live broadcast at Hibiya Park Radio Park had been a big success. Kanoeko (カノエコー) also appeared, and a listener's email was read out describing how they were moved to tears when all fifteen song introductions by Tomizawa landed perfectly. The listener added a charming detail: by wearing a cap and a UV-protective face mask, they had managed to go completely unrecognised by the crowd around them.
A Weekly Letter Arrives from Date Mikio in Rehab
Date Mikio (伊達みきお) remains absent while undergoing rehabilitation, but he sends a letter every week. In this week's letter he reported that he had thoroughly enjoyed the KanoSand Golden two-hour special that aired the previous evening, and that the narration by Miyagi-born actress Suzuki Kyoka had been superb. He also shared that broadcast writer Takada Fumio had sent him a handwritten get-well card containing the phrase 'popularity is measured not by height but by length.' He added that Iijima Hikaru (伊集院光) had praised Sandwich Man's NHK 'Hospital Radio' appearance on his own radio programme, which had clearly delighted him. The letter was signed 'Rehab Mikio.' Tomizawa smiled and said Date seemed to be in good spirits, and mentioned that Date is aiming to return around next month.
The KanoSand Golden Special and the Dream of Owning a Harley
The most talked-about moment from the KanoSand Golden two-hour special was Tomizawa riding a Harley-Davidson. He had ridden wearing a leather jacket and a full-face helmet in the blazing midsummer heat, and when he removed the helmet, something glittered at his ear. Listeners did a double-take assuming it was a piercing, but it turned out to be a large bead of sweat that had pooled in his ear after the sweltering ride — and yet listeners praised the moment as 'cool.' Tomizawa spoke enthusiastically about his longing for a Harley: 'Every man of this generation dreams of owning one — Total Tenbosu (トータルテンボス) bought theirs too.' Ogata, meanwhile, revealed he is a car person, saying his parents had always told him motorbikes were strictly off limits.
Ogata's Daughter's Modelling Debut and Mukai's Relationship News
News that Ogata's daughter had begun working as a model had made the rounds. Ogata said he had heard about it only after the fact and had been completely uninvolved: she had entered the audition herself and did not hesitate to put the Panther name front and centre in her activities. He described her attitude as 'using every tool available to climb your way up,' and said that even if she got hurt along the way, getting hurt is what builds character — he was sending her off with a positive word of encouragement. As for the news that Panther's Mukai's (向井) relationship had come to light, Ogata said he had not been told anything in advance either, learning about it for the first time through a television report. He had sent Mukai a LINE message saying 'You're at it, huh,' and Mukai replied, 'I'm getting to be a proper celebrity.' Ogata laughed that important news always seems to reach him after the fact, and paired the story with an anecdote about his own wife purchasing a plot of land without consulting him.
Credit-Card Fraud and Romance Scam Tactics
While in the middle of a game, Tomizawa received an email notifying him that his card had been used overseas. When he called the card company, the representative asked him, 'What would you like to do?' — handing the decision entirely back to him — rather than proactively offering to investigate or suspend the card. Tomizawa said the representative's passive attitude made him even angrier than the fraud itself, and he also voiced anxiety about the risk of personal information leaks that come with registering details on online shopping sites. The programme then introduced the shocking story of a show director who had lost tens of millions of yen to a romance scam: the scammer made initial contact under the pretext of teaching English from overseas, spent half a year building trust, and then lured the victim into a fraudulent real estate investment. Both Tomizawa and Ogata concluded firmly that 'the best thing you can do is work honestly with your own two hands.'
Messi Retires from the Argentine National Team
Lionel Messi's announcement that he was retiring from the Argentine national team also came up. Ogata, a former footballer, offered analysis: 'The speed and technique he showed at that height is in a class of its own. Because he is a technical player rather than a purely physical one, he was able to keep playing at the top level well into his later years.' The programme also noted that in his retirement interview Messi had said, 'I was able to come this far because the players around me supported me,' a message that reportedly moved his teammates to tears. Tomizawa rounded it off with a quip: 'Sandwich Man is the same — we don't move much either, but the people around us do all the work,' earning an immediate retort from Ogata.
Takeaways
- Date Mikio, signing his letter 'Rehab Mikio,' shared broadcast writer Takada Fumio's maxim that 'popularity is measured not by height but by length' and is targeting a return to the show around next month.
- Ogata was kept in the dark about both his daughter's modelling debut and Mukai's relationship news, with both stories underscoring a recurring theme of important updates reaching him only after the fact.
- Tomizawa's credit-card fraud experience and the story of a director losing tens of millions of yen to a romance scam prompted the two hosts to speak seriously about the sophistication of modern fraud.
This article is edited from a machine transcript of the first 30 minutes of the episode. It is not an official summary — please listen to the episode itself.