19 - Kume Hiroshi donates 200 million yen.
Kume Hiroshi donates 200 million yen.
On March 18th, freelance newscaster Kume Hiroshi (66) donated 200 million yen (about $2.5 million USD) towards relief efforts. Kume has not made any comments about the donation.
Serving as TV Asahi’s “News Station” anchor from 1985 to 2004, Kume had always received a top class salary in the world of newscasters. It’s said that during his peak, his salary was 200 million yen per year.
Since the March 11th earthquake, AKB48, Ayumi Hamasaki, and many other entertainers have donated one right after the other, but now even a popular newscaster who is seen as Japan’s representative has stepped up to the plate.
Source: Tokyohive
On March 18th, freelance newscaster Kume Hiroshi (66) donated 200 million yen (about $2.5 million USD) towards relief efforts. Kume has not made any comments about the donation.
Serving as TV Asahi’s “News Station” anchor from 1985 to 2004, Kume had always received a top class salary in the world of newscasters. It’s said that during his peak, his salary was 200 million yen per year.
Since the March 11th earthquake, AKB48, Ayumi Hamasaki, and many other entertainers have donated one right after the other, but now even a popular newscaster who is seen as Japan’s representative has stepped up to the plate.
Source: Tokyohive