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Betty of Osaka show pub Betty's Mayonnaise dies
Betty, the longtime manager of Betty's Mayonnaise, has died in Osaka, Japan.
The show pub opened in the Minami district in 1985 and became known as an early venue of its kind.
Comedian Momoko said Betty was like family and recalled years of friendship, travel and celebrations with her.
Singer Masanori Sera also mourned Betty, remembering her as a fellow student at Osaka University of Arts.
Betty performed on television in the Kansai region and released a record in 1996 produced by Southern All Stars' Keisuke Kuwata.
A conversation with Kuwata is credited with giving rise to the Japanese term “newhalf”, used for transgender women and male-to-female performers.
Tributes from friends highlight Betty's lasting ties to entertainment and to people who knew her.
Betty, the longtime manager of Osaka show pub Betty’s Mayonnaise, has died, according to reports published on November 3.
Comedian Momoko of the duo High Heel announced the death on Instagram and shared memories of their close friendship.
Singer and actor Masanori Sera, who said he was Betty’s classmate at Osaka University of Arts, also posted a tribute.
The pub opened in Osaka’s Minami district in 1985 and was described as a pioneer of its kind.
A report said Betty’s conversation with musician Keisuke Kuwata was linked to the origin of the term “newhalf.”
- Who
- Betty, the manager known as Betty Mama of Osaka show pub Betty’s Mayonnaise, has died.
- What
- Her death was reported by Momoko and Masanori Sera in Instagram tributes.
- When
- The tributes were posted on November 3, 2026. The date of Betty’s death is not stated.
- Where
- Betty’s Mayonnaise, a show pub in Osaka’s Minami district.
- Why
- Not stated.
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Betty’s Mayonnaise opened in Osaka’s Minami district.
The pub’s blog described Betty as experiencing bouts of fever.
Momoko and Masanori Sera posted tributes to Betty on Instagram.
- Pub
- Betty’s Mayonnaise
- Location
- Osaka’s Minami district
- Opening year
- 1985
- Tributes posted
- November 3, 2026
- Former classmate
- Masanori Sera, Osaka University of Arts
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What people are saying
My beloved, beloved Betty’s Mayonnaise mama, like a relative, has gone to heaven.
The “someday” never came.