Haraiichi’s Radio Show ‘Turn!’ Episode 495 Drops a Bombshell: Yuki Iwai Lands New Show on NACK5! What’s Sawa’s Long-Held Dream for His Own Show?

Every Thursday late at night, that addictive radio show that blows away your drowsiness has once again created an unbelievable atmosphere. This is ‘Haraiichi no Turn!’ episode 495. This broadcast was no ordinary “495th episode”—in a sense, it was a historic turn.

The Shocking “Acting Dumb” Reveal! Iwai Suddenly Lands His Own Show

Last week’s episode touched on Yuki Iwai filling in as a guest personality on an NACK5 program. He had casually mentioned how he “had no idea why they called” and how he had “such fond memories with NACK5.” But as it turns out, that was all a complete setup. It was revealed that starting this April, Iwai will be hosting his very own show on NACK5.

Needless to say, the atmosphere in the studio changed instantly. Armed with an email from a listener containing the “definitive proof,” Yu Sawa grilled his partner, who was acting completely clueless. When Iwai tried to brush it off saying it was “decided suddenly” and “he was surprised too,” Sawa’s response hit home.

“Well then, I should be able to get my own show in a week, right?”

Despite his long career and hosting numerous programs, Yu Sawa has never once had a show with his own name in the title. Considering this “sad reality” for Sawa, it’s no wonder he pursued the matter with such passion. If a show called “Yu Sawa’s…” were to actually materialize, what would it be like? No one knows yet, but if it does happen, there’s no way Iwai will be able to play dumb about it.

Grated Daikon Radish Invades Another Station? The Launch of “All Daikon Nippon”

Meanwhile, Haraiichi has been known for their quirky, food-themed segments on the show: seaweed (Nori-Nori no Turn), bread (Dynamic Pahn), and sesame oil salt (Goma Abura Jio). This time, they finally selected grated daikon radish as the theme, trying out a new segment called “All Daikon Nippon.”

According to Iwai, he’s become so obsessed with grated daikon that he sometimes just eats it with rice for a meal. The title is clearly a homage to a famous program on another station. The content of this segment is as fluffy as freshly grated daikon, taking shape through listener emails—classic ‘Turn!’ freedom. Apparently, there’s also an invention corner to think up new ways to grate daikon. This is enough to pique the interest of even non-daikon fans.

Dad Sawa’s Taiyaki Battle Ends in a Surprising Defeat

This week’s peek into Sawa’s personal life was just as captivating. When he got home, he found six taiyaki—custard and butter-an. Hungry, he grabbed one without checking the filling, only to discover it was custard. He gave some to the kids, and those were custard too. In total, they’d gone through four custard taiyaki.

He nervously asked, “Is it okay that we only had custard?”, but food safety wasn’t the issue. The problem was his wife’s anger: “But I wanted custard,” and the final blow from his daughter: “I actually wanted the butter-an one.” It sounded like a dramatic evening where Dad Sawa’s standing in the family went up in smoke, right along with those taiyaki.

The Two from “Harashi”: Now and Then

It’s surprising to learn that the comedy duo’s name origin lies in their hometown—Harashi, a district in Ageo City, Saitama Prefecture. Yuki Iwai and Yu Sawa have been friends since kindergarten there. Previously, when Sawa hosted the show ‘Bulk Buy ☆ Star’s Gratitude’, it was memorable how passionately he talked about wanting to film a segment there, saying “it just has to be in Harashi.”

Sawa’s dream of giving a Harley-Davidson scooter to the “lady at Harashi Station” who warmly watched over them practicing comedy in their youth, and the idea of presenting a sumo ring to Myogenji Kindergarten where they first met—these are likely dreams still simmering somewhere.

What became clear from this radio episode is the dynamic between Iwai, expanding his solo opportunities, and Sawa, watching with mixed feelings but masterfully turning it into comedic gold. They are the embodiment of a “straight-man and funny-man” approach, not just to comedy, but to life itself, showcasing their incredible balance.

Iwai with his own show, Sawa without. Including this “gap” between them, Haraiichi’s ‘Turn!’ will continue. What scene will unfold next week? It’s time to tune in again at midnight.

This Week’s ‘Haraiichi no Turn!’ Recap

• Shocking Truth: Yuki Iwai is starting a new show on NACK5 from April. Yu Sawa’s dream of having his own “named” show gets a little further away?
• New Segment: The grated daikon radio show “All Daikon Nippon” launches for a limited time (?).
• Personal Lives: Sawa suffers a major family defeat over six taiyaki. Iwai loses his “sweaty feet” identity due to underfloor heating.

‘Haraiichi no Turn!’ airs every Thursday at midnight. The after-talk is said to give you the feeling of chatting while walking down a country path after school. Don’t miss it.