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https://www.tokyohive.com/article/2023/ ... away-at-61

KAN has passed away at the age of 61 due to Meckel Diverticulum Cancer

[Moh]

Ugh, that's awful. Rest in peace.

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Damn. too early. RIP legend.

[JonCC]

I wonder how Mano Erina is doing?
First Miura Yoshiko, now KAN. So fast, one after the other.
Both of them contributed so much to her discography.

Sad couple of days.

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KAN's most famous song. Lots of fans of his are singing a cover of his song dedicated to him.

[Zunu]

Sad news, RIP.

[Shabranikuduu]

Devastating news. RIP.

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H!P members on their blogs offer condolences and reminisce about their favorite KAN songs, especially Juice=Juice, who he wrote a very good song for.
https://ameblo.jp/morningmusume-9ki/ent ... 68464.html
https://ameblo.jp/mm-12ki/entry-12829068161.html
https://ameblo.jp/juicejuice-official/e ... 60267.html
https://ameblo.jp/juicejuice-official/e ... 65599.html
https://ameblo.jp/juicejuice-official/e ... 65353.html
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https://ameblo.jp/juicejuice-official/e ... 61357.html
https://ameblo.jp/juicejuice-official/e ... 61183.html
https://ameblo.jp/juicejuice-official/e ... 56420.html

Kudo Yume
"Pop Music," a song by KAN that I covered, is one of my most important and treasured songs.

We were able to deliver a new side of Juice=Juice through "Pop Music."

When pop music is played, my whole body overflows with joy, which is conveyed in my dancing, singing, and facial expressions, and I just have so much fun performing.

I was happy to cover such a wonderful song.

Pop music is one that I can always perform with my personality as I wish.

We will continue to perform to the best of our ability with care.

And "Ai wa Katsu" which I sang during our time at stay home.

I don't know how many times I sang the song, but it cheered me up no matter how many times I sang it. I remember that even when I thought the shoot didn't go well again, the power and positivity of the song gave me strength and I was able to shoot it.

I am sure that I and many others will be encouraged and empowered by your music in the future as well!



Thank you for your wonderful music and warmth.


I pray for your soulful rest in peace.

https://ameblo.jp/juicejuice-official/e ... 50964.html

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Even though he didn't write any songs for OCHA NORMA, Kitahara Momo says her mother loved KAN's songs.

My mother loved KAN's songs and often sang them to me.

She often mentioned that it was her dream that KAN-san and I would perform together.

I had hoped to meet KAN-san and talk about my mother's story, and I had also hoped that OCHA NORMA would become a group for which KAN would write a song for. I can only regret that this is no longer possible.

https://ameblo.jp/ocha-norma/entry-12828968726.html

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Airi's condolences to Miura Yoshiko and KAN

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Inaba Manaka's condolences to KAN
https://ameblo.jp/inaba-manaka/entry-12829074413.html

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Both KAN and Miura Yoshiko will be honored with the "LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD" at the 65th annual Japan Record Awards, airs 12/30.

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https://www.tbs.co.jp/recordaward/index.html#nominate