Horie Defends Itano Tomomi, Sparking Reaction Online
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Takafumi Horie is a famous Japanese businessman. He often talks online about many topics.
Recently, Horie spoke strongly in defense of the singer Tomomi Itano. He supported her a lot.
His strong words made a ripple on the internet. Many people talked about it.
News reports say Horie and Itano have had a connection before. They know each other from before.
People are now asking why Horie defended her so much. Some people are curious about their relationship.
This story became popular news in Japan on September 8, 2026.
Vocabulary15 words
- businessman
- a person who works in business
- defense
- when you speak to support someone
- singer
- a person who sings songs
- ripple
- a small effect that spreads, like in water
- connection
- a link between two people
- relationship
- how two people know each other
- online
- on the internet
- famous
- known by many people
- support
- to help or agree with someone
- curious
- wanting to know more
- internet
- the online network people use
- topic
- a subject people talk about
- news
- information about new events
- popular
- liked by many people
- report
- a piece of written or spoken news
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Answer key
1. Tomomi Itano 2. It made a big reaction online 3. True
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_____ is a famous Japanese businessman. He often talks online about many topics.
Recently, Horie spoke strongly in _____ of the singer Tomomi Itano. He supported her a lot.
His strong words made a _____ on the internet. Many people talked about it.
News reports say Horie and Itano have had a _____ before. They know each other from before.
People are now asking why Horie defended her so much. Some people are _____ about their relationship.
This story became popular news in Japan on September 8, _____.
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