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Shigeo Tsujimoto to Take Leave for Foot Treatment From December
Shigeo Tsujimoto will take a break from December 1 to receive treatment for his foot.
The 62-year-old is a former leader of Yoshimoto Shinkigeki, a Japanese comedy troupe.
He joined the troupe in 1989 and became its leader in 1999.
Tsujimoto is known for comic characters including the popular old man Shigezo.
His break comes ahead of his 40th career anniversary next year, for which a special stage is planned.
No return date was given; Tsujimoto said he would focus on treatment and hopes to perform again.
Yoshimoto Shinkigeki performer Shigeo Tsujimoto will take leave from December 1 for treatment of his foot.
The company announced the leave on its official X account on November 1.
The duration of the leave has not been stated.
Tsujimoto said he would focus on treatment and hopes to return to performing for audiences.
A special stage is planned for next year, when he marks 40 years in show business.
- Who
- Shigeo Tsujimoto, a former chair of Yoshimoto Shinkigeki.
- What
- He will take leave for treatment of his foot.
- When
- From December 1; the year is not stated.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- To receive treatment for his foot.
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Yoshimoto Shinkigeki announced that Tsujimoto would take leave for foot treatment.
Tsujimoto is due to begin his leave.
A special stage is planned for Tsujimoto's 40th anniversary in show business.
- Performer
- Shigeo Tsujimoto
- Reason for leave
- Foot treatment
- Leave begins
- December 1
- Age
- 62
- Career milestone
- 40 years in show business next year
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Shigeo Tsujimoto will take leave from December 1 for treatment of his foot.
We will focus on treatment and look forward to the day when we can bring smiles to everyone again.