Departures of note

Yoshinari Kurita was a Japanese radio personality, free‑announcer, and cultural figure who spent the majority of his career in Fukuoka. He was represented by the talent agency BIGMOUTH and was regarded as a pioneer among local entertainers, earning affection from listeners for more than fifty years. Kurita’s work included hosting radio programs and participating in regional cultural events, establishing him as a well‑known voice in the Fukuoka media landscape. He passed away peacefully from old age on the early morning of 5 August 2026 at the age of 87.