Actor Masaki Kanda (72) was absent from the TV Asahi travel information program It’s Morning! Live Travel Salad broadcasted on the 13th. Kanda hosts this program, which is broadcasted at 8 AM on Saturdays.

This is the 8th time Kanda has been absent since November last year, actually missing 8 consecutive weeks of broadcasting. It seems it wasn’t initially planned as a holiday.

No specific reason has been announced, but for the time being, it seems his appearances on the program have been postponed. Kanda’s absence from the program is rare, especially for such a long period.

It’s Morning! Live Travel Salad is a program that provides tourist and gourmet information from all over the country, and serves as an indispensable information source for travel-loving viewers. Masaki Kanda’s unique commentary and talk have gathered popularity, and his absence will have a major impact on viewers.

The program producers are hoping for Kanda’s recovery and early return, and there is much interest from viewers about Kanda’s health status and return to the program.