It was announced on April 1st that weather forecaster Sayaka Ichimura will be joining the news program "Saturday LIVE News Zigzag" (Yomiuri TV/Nippon TV network, Saturdays at 11:55 AM), produced by Yomiuri TV, as a new member. Along with this announcement, a new visual for the program, featuring a striking close-up of actor Yukiyoshi Ozawa, who serves as the program's navigator, was also released.
Ichimura commented, "I want to deliver weather forecasts that are truly useful for viewers watching the program on Saturday afternoons, helping them think about what to do next. I will strive to convey the information clearly and carefully, staying true to the basics. I will do my best to ensure that the information is reliable, not only as familiar information to help with weekend plans, but also as information that can help you prepare properly when needed."
"And because this is 'News Zigzag,' we want to do more than just tell you the weather; we aim to create a weather forecast that is unique to the program, one that allows viewers to feel the background and connection to their daily lives," he said, expressing his enthusiasm.
