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India Today
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Japanese singer flew 1,000 km daily for college, didn't let career affect studies
A Japanese singer said she has spent the past four years juggling two full-time lives, one as a university student and the other as a chart-topping a recent vlog on YouTube, Yuzuki Nakashima, 22, a member of Japan's popular girl group Sakurazaka46, revealed how she pulled off this double life without ever compromising on in Tokyo for her music career, Nakashima's university is nearly 1,000 kilometres away in Fukuoka. Yet, instead of giving up on her higher education, she stuck to her goal. She said she used to wake up at 5am, head to Haneda Airport by 6, and catch the first flight By 9:30am, she'd land at Kitakyushu Airport, hop on a bus, and reach campus, ready for class. She spent the four hours daily time wisely by using it to catch up on readings and complete not just the time that's demanding. The daily round-trip cost reportedly crossed 30,000 yen (Rs 18,000 to 20,000 approximately) each day. And once she returned to Tokyo in the evenings, there were no breaks. Her nights were filled with dance rehearsals and vocal said she had dreamed of attending university since secondary school and wasn't ready to let her career come in the way of that ambition. Even though she had never spoken publicly about her routine before, she chose to share her journey now as she approaches her vlog here: advertisement"Every bit of the effort was worth it," Nakashima said in her vlog as she recalled the grind she kept quiet about for years. Turns out, when it came to chasing dreams, she refused to choose just one.
New Straits Times
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Japanese singer flies four hours daily to university, gaining admiration for commitment
KUALA LUMPUR: A pop singer from Japan who wakes up at 5am and makes a four-hour trip to attend university has earned praise for her commitment to education and career. South China Morning Post reported recently that Yuzuki Nakashima, 22, a member of the popular Japanese girl group Sakurazaka46, shared a vlog documenting her daily school commute, which quickly attracted netizens. While she lives in Tokyo, her university is in Fukuoka, about 1,000km away in southwestern Japan. In the video, Nakashima revealed that attending the university had been her dream since secondary school. Due to the distance, she flies every day to get to class. Her routine starts at 5am when she applies her make-up and then heads to Haneda Airport at 6am to catch the first flight. Nakashima arrives in Kitakyushu Airport at around 9.30am, then takes a taxi or bus to the campus in Fukuoka. The one-way journey takes more than two hours and costs more than 15,000 yen (RM466.5). To make use of her time, Nakashima studies and completes her homework during the commute. After class, she flies back to her studio in Tokyo for dance and vocal training that lasts until the evening. Nakashima has maintained this demanding routine for four years. Before joining Sakurazaka46, she worked part-time jobs to save money and chase her dream of becoming a singer. Now, Nakashima has completed her studies and received a diploma. She said: "If you have a dream, no matter how difficult it seems, be brave and go for it. "Every second you spend chasing your dream will become one of the most valuable memories of your life." Many of her fans have praised her dedication and resilience. One netizen called her a "superwoman" for juggling school and her entertainment career. She has 100,000 followers on social media thanks to her sweet looks, charming voice and energetic personality.
South China Morning Post
19-04-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Japanese singer flies 4 hours daily to university, gaining admiration for commitment
A pop singer in Japan who wakes up at 5am and makes a four-hour round trip to attend university has earned praise for her commitment to both her education and her career. Advertisement Yuzuki Nakashima, 22, is a member of the popular Japanese girl group Sakurazaka46. She has gained nearly 100,000 followers on social media thanks to her sweet looks, charming voice and energetic personality. Recently, Nakashima shared a vlog documenting her daily school commute, which quickly attracted attention online. While she lives in Tokyo for her entertainment career, her university is in Fukuoka, about 1,000km away in southwestern Japan. Japanese singer Yuzuki Nakashima has almost 100,000 followers on social media. Photo: In the video, Nakashima reveals that attending this university had been her dream since secondary school. Due to the distance, she flies every day to get to class.
