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Time of India
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who is Japanese 'Salarywoman' Saori Araki SAO whose viral 'Good morning' photo got 8 crore views?
Saori Araki, a Japanese office worker, experienced unexpected viral fame after posting a simple "Good morning" photo on X, garnering over 76 million views. The post sparked global conversation and comparisons to Sydney Sweeney. Araki, also a model, actress, and former J-pop idol, leveraged the attention to connect with fans, significantly increasing her social media presence. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Saori Araki viral photo drew global attention Meet Saori Araki: The viral Japanese 'Salarywoman' Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads While Japan issued tsunami advisories last week, an unrelated social media post by a Japanese office worker unexpectedly captured global attention. A photo of Saori Araki , known online as SAO , went viral on X (formerly Twitter), amassing over 76 million photo, posted on July 24, 2025, shows SAO dressed in a fitted grey business suit and white shirt, holding a laptop with both hands. Her hair is loosely tied, with bangs falling over her forehead. The caption simply read: 'Good morning.'Since then, the post has generated millions of views and sparked global conversation, memes, and comparisons to American actress Sydney the viral post, SAO introduced herself to her growing revealed that she works in Japan as an office lady, commonly referred to as 'OL,' and is also active as a model and actress. She further shared that she was previously a member of the J-pop idol group Tokyo Girls Bravo under the stage name Araki Saori. She graduated from the group on February 25, was born on May 13, 1996, in Nagasaki, Japan. After the sudden social media attention, she used the momentum to connect with fans via her YouTube her viral post, SAO's Instagram follower count has surged past 224,000. Her rise reflects how quickly digital fame can occur."Forget the comparison with Sydney Sweeney; SAO's natural charm and authenticity are all she needs to captivate audiences worldwide."SAO's story shows how everyday moments can unexpectedly lead to widespread online recognition.
Tokyo Weekender
01-08-2025
- Climate
- Tokyo Weekender
Japan Swelters as Severe Tropical Storm Krosa Approaches
In this week's news roundup we report on the recent heatwave in Japan and Severe Tropical Storm Krosa, which is forecast to approach the Kanto region on Friday night. T he JMA lifts all tsunami advisories in Japan following Wednesday's earthquake off the coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula. Maki Takubo decides to continue as Ito city mayor . Saori Araki become s a viral sensation after tweeting a 'good morning' message in a gray suit. Momoka Tojo can finally stop tweeting 'good night.' Ichiro Suzuki steals the show at the 2025 Hall of Fame Ceremony. And Liverpool defeat Yokohama F. Marinos at the Nissan Stadium. List of Contents: Severe Tropical Storm Krosa Nears the Izu Islands Tsunami Advisories Lifted in Japan Disgraced Ito City Mayor Retracts Resignation Saori Araki's Salarywoman Picture Goes Viral Japanese Idol Finally Free After Being Made To Say 'Good Night' to Fans for Entire Year Ichiro Steals the Show at Hall of Fame Ceremony Related Posts Severe Tropical Storm Krosa Nears the Izu Islands The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) is warning of high waves and possible disasters due to heavy rain as Severe Tropical Storm Krosa nears the Izu Islands. It is currently moving north-northwest at a speed of around 15 kilometers per hour. The storm could approach Japan's Kanto region from Friday night through Saturday morning. Waves are expected to reach between 6 and 7 meters and very strong winds are predicted. Thunderstorms could hit the Kanto region starting on Friday afternoon. Temperatures are forecast to drop over the next few days after a record-breaking heatwave. On Wednesday, Japan saw its hottest day on record, with the mercury reaching 41.2 degrees Celsius in Tanba city, Hyogo Prefecture. The cities of Fukuchiyama and Nishiwaki also recorded temperatures over 40 degrees. The following day, the mercury hit 40.4 degrees Celsius in Takahashi city, Okayama Prefecture. NHK reported that heatstroke alerts were issued for 34 of Japan's 47 prefectures on Thursday. Tsunami Advisories Lifted in Japan On Thursday afternoon, the JMA lifted all tsunami advisories it issued for a huge stretch of the country following Wednesday's earthquake off the coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, which is around 1,500 kilometers from Hokkaido. With a massive magnitude of 8.8, it was the most powerful quake worldwide since the 2011 Tohoku disaster. Tsunami warnings were subsequently issued for the coasts of Hokkaido and Honshu. Later in the day, they were downgraded to advisories. The first waves in Japan reached Nemuro on Hokkaido's east coast at around 10:30 a.m. A 1.3-meter tsunami was later observed at Kuji Port in Iwata Prefecture. According to the Japanese government, more than 2 million people nationwide were given instructions to evacuate at one point. A 58-year-old woman in Mie Prefecture, who was trying to get to a safe zone, died after her car fell from a cliff-side road. Disgraced Ito City Mayor Retracts Resignation Earlier this month, a city council committee in Shizuoka Prefecture submitted a resolution urging Ito city mayor Maki Takubo to resign after it was revealed she falsely claimed that she graduated from Toyo University, when she had, in fact, been expelled. Following the news, Takubo, who was only elected in May, said she planned to quit before the end of July. At a press conference on Thursday, however, she made it clear that she plans to continue as mayor. 'There were many people telling me, 'Keep up the good work,' 'Don't give up,' and 'See it through to the end,' said Takubo. 'Along with the encouragement, people have also expressed their disappointment and been very critical… There are many problems that need to be addressed, and that the path to reform has only just begun.' A special investigative committee has been set up to look into allegations that she intentionally falsified information about her background. Saori Araki's Salarywoman Picture Goes Viral It began with a simple 'good morning' message on X last Friday. Saori Araki posted the greeting alongside a picture of herself in a gray suit while holding a laptop. Taken during a visit to the Japanese design and manufacturing company Takeda, it didn't seem particularly noteworthy. Yet a week on and the picture has now garnered more than 77 million views. One reason for that is another tweet that compared her photo to Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle ad campaign. The person who posted that then conducted a poll, asking who would win out of the 'sexpot jeans supermodel' and the 'random Japanese salarywomen.' That description of Araki is somewhat misleading, though. While she does work in an office, on the side she's active as a model and actress. Also, until earlier this year, she was a member of the idol group Tokyo Girls Bravo. Capitalizing on her newfound fame, Araki this week launched a YouTube channel . Japanese Idol Finally Free After Being Made To Say 'Good Night' to Fans for Entire Year For a whole year, Momoka Tojo, a former member of the female idol group Katacoto＊Bank, posted one 'good night' selfie every day to fans on X. Her management demanded that she do it as a way of apologizing for a picture she uploaded alongside her boyfriend in July 2024. The idol was given a ' severe warning ' by her management and told to keep a distance from her boyfriend. She also had to complete a year of 'purification' posts. Tojo complied with the demand and even continued to post the selfies after it was announced in May that she was leaving the group. Her management revealed that the 'oyasumi' messages would continue until the deadline. She tweeted her final one shortly before midnight on Sunday. It was followed by a picture of a handwritten letter in which she apologized for the 'great inconvenience' she caused. The post garnered more than 11 million views. Ichiro Steals the Show at Hall of Fame Ceremony On Sunday, Ichiro Suzuki was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2025. The first Asian-born player elected to the hall, he gave his speech in English, speaking for just under 20 minutes. The Japanese superstar delivered several memorable lines, including a cheeky dig at the one writer who didn't vote for him. He fell just shy of unanimous selection, earning 393 of 394 votes from the Baseball Writers' Association of America. In men's soccer news, Liverpool defeated Yokohama F. Marinos 3-1 in a friendly at the Nissan Stadium on Wednesday. Asahi Uenaka gave the home side a shock lead on 55 minutes. The Premier League champions came back strongly, though, with goals from new signing Florian Wirtz, 18-year-old midfielder Trey Nyoni and 16-year-old winger Rio Ngumoha, who was the standout player in the second half. The biggest cheer of the night came when Wataru Endo was handed the captain's armband. Discover Tokyo, Every Week Get the city's best stories, under-the-radar spots and exclusive invites delivered straight to your inbox. By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy . Related Posts Sanseito MP Saya Hits Back at 'Homewrecker Marriage' Accusations Man Arrested After Making 580 Fake Hotel Reservations Sanseito Leader Says 'Japanese First Approach Is Not Based on Xenophobia
Tokyo Weekender
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Tokyo Weekender
Saori Araki: The Japanese Salarywoman Breaking the Internet
It began with a simple 'good morning' message on X on July 25. Saori Araki posted the greeting alongside a picture of herself in a gray suit while holding a laptop. Taken during a visit to the Japanese design and manufacturing company Takeda, it didn't seem a particularly noteworthy post. Yet six days on and the picture has now garnered more than 76 million views. So why did it go viral? And who is Saori Araki? List of Contents: Not Just a 'Random Salarywomen' Saori Araki Launches YouTube Channel Related Posts Not Just a 'Random Salarywomen' Anyone who regularly scrolls X will likely have seen the photograph of Araki and her puffed-cheek smile by now. Dubbed the 'Japanese salarywoman,' some tweeted to say that she looked like an anime character. Others compared her picture with photos of Western celebrities, most notably Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle ad campaign. One tweet of Sweeney and Araki side by side along with the words, 'which way western man,' has been viewed more than 37 million times and has over 3,000 comments. The person who posted that then conducted a poll, asking who would win out of the 'sexpot jeans supermodel' and the 'random Japanese salarywomen.' It's all a little juvenile and somewhat misleading, as Araki isn't just a random Japanese salarywoman. On Monday, she posted a message introducing herself in English, stating that while she works in an office, on the side she is 'active as a model and actress.' Also, until earlier this year, she was a member of the J-pop idol group Tokyo Girls Bravo. Saori Araki Launches YouTube Channel Her following as an idol, though, was nothing like it is now as the 'Japanese salarywoman.' Prior to posting that picture on July 25, she had around 7,000 followers on X. She now has more than 250,000. Capitalizing on this newfound fame, Araki launched a YouTube channel . In her first upload, she spoke in English, introducing herself as Sao. She thanked people for watching the video, but later said that if there's not much interest, she 'might just give up.' So far, Araki seems to be taking things in her stride. She's clearly enjoying the exposure and was especially surprised to see that Elon Musk had commented on a Grok Imagine video of her. She retweets many of the memes and often replies to comments. While most of these comments are positive, she already has her critics. Araki has been accused of photoshopping her pictures, with one person posting , 'Stop using face filters.' With the success she's had over the past few days, she's unlikely to li sten to that advice. Discover Tokyo, Every Week Get the city's best stories, under-the-radar spots and exclusive invites delivered straight to your inbox. By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy . Related Posts Idol Finally Free After Being Made To Say 'Good Night' to Fans for Entire Year Tohru: The Salaryman Turned Dancing Sensation Yukiko Okada — A Talented Yet Tormented Idol
Time of India
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who is SAO? Japanese 'Salarywoman' goes viral after 'Good morning' X post — why people are pitting her against Sydney Sweeney
Every day proves that absolutely anything can go viral on the internet, and you're often left wondering why. In one such case, a Japanese woman named SAO, real name Saori Araki, has exploded online, and even she seems a little baffled by it. Known to many simply as 'Salarywoman,' a photo of SAO posted to X (formerly Twitter) has garnered over 75 million views, sparking admiration, memes, and even odd comparisons to American actress Sydney Sweeney. SAO's viral photo that started it all If you're someone who scrolls X regularly, you've likely seen the now-famous photo. Dressed in a fitted grey business suit over a crisp white shirt, SAO is seen holding a laptop in both hands while slightly puffing her cheeks, flashing an adorably serious expression. Her short hair is loosely tied back, and her bangs fall over her forehead. The photo, posted on July 25 with the simple caption 'Good morning,' blew up instantly, amassing 75 million views, 228K likes, 16K reposts, and 2.5K comments. The look, the pose, and the vibe collectively sparked the internet's curiosity and affection. おはよう☀️ Who is SAO? Meet Saori Araki After going unexpectedly viral, SAO introduced herself to her growing fanbase. She revealed that she currently works as an office lady, or 'OL,' in Japan and is also active as a model and actress. She shared that she was formerly part of the J-pop idol group Tokyo Girls Bravo under the stage name Araki Saori before graduating from the group on February 28, 2025. Born on May 13, 1996, in Nagasaki, Japan, SAO has now turned her viral moment into an opportunity to connect more deeply with fans. With her newfound fame, SAO's follower count has skyrocketed. She currently has over 199K followers on Instagram and counting. Her calm, polished appearance mixed with her modest and quirky personality has struck a chord with fans both in Japan and overseas. SAO launches a YouTube channel after going viral Riding the wave of sudden fame, SAO thanked her followers on Instagram, posting more images from the same photoshoot. She revealed that the viral image was originally taken for a corporate photoshoot with Takeda Design and Manufacturing Co. Ltd. She then announced the launch of her official YouTube channel, which already has over 14.4K subscribers. In her first video—a Q&A format—she thanked fans for their support: 'Hello everyone, this is SAO. Thank you for watching this video. Over the past few weeks, my face has been spreading all over X worldwide. Thank you so much for that. So, I decided to start a YouTube channel. My first video will be Q&A-based. But if there's not much interest, I might just give up,' she said with a laugh. The video has already crossed 115K views in less than 24 hours. Why the Sydney Sweeney comparisons? The internet, being the internet, couldn't resist making strange comparisons. SAO's photo began circulating in meme threads where users contrasted her image with that of Western celebrities, particularly Sydney Sweeney, who also went viral around the same time for her American Eagle Great Jeans ad campaign. While there's no real connection between the two women, many of the memes followed a 'Which Way, Western Man?' format, suggesting SAO as a symbol of understated beauty and professionalism versus the flashier Western model stereotype. Some online users made comments implying that SAO, as an 'average Japanese salarywoman,' was more attractive or respectable than Hollywood figures like Sweeney, a discourse that, frankly, didn't need to happen. You have to choose…Sidney Sweeney #Sidneysweeney Japanese Salary Woman Araki Saori From an innocent 'Good morning' post to internet stardom, SAO's sudden rise to fame is yet another reminder of how fast and random virality can be. While the Sydney Sweeney comparisons may be unnecessary, there's no denying that SAO's natural charm and authenticity have captured the attention of millions, and she's making the most of it, one post at a time. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral, follow Indiatimes Trending.
