
Japanese men's volleyball star Ran Takahashi is in the country for his highly-anticipated fan meeting organized by Akari, a lighting solution and electronics brand, today, August 23.
RAN TAKAHASHI IS IN MANILA! 🇵🇭✈️
-- GMA Sports (@gmasportsph) August 23, 2024
Takahashi, a part of the Japan team which played in the recently concluded 2024 Paris Olympics, arrived in the Philippines on Thursday ahead of a scheduled event for a brand.
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Even before the event has started, Ran's name has been trending on X with several fans sharing their excitement to meet the volleyball heartthrob.
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Based on the social media posts of Akari, Ran also faced the Philippine press in a media conference.
Ran's fan meet is happening at the SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City.
Ran Takahashi have a meet & greet here at SM Megamall Fashion hall for Ran with Akari. Please support and cheer for him 🩷 pic.twitter.com/wEzvuxHfl0
-- Mary 🩵 proud of #RJN (@vxxneko) August 23, 2024
A warm welcome for Ran Takahashi! pic.twitter.com/X5r2GZDVl6
-- Philippine Concerts (@philconcerts) August 23, 2024
The Japanese men's team reached the quarterfinals of the men's indoor volleyball competition in the recently concluded Paris 2024 Olympics. They lost to Italy in a heart-pounding five-set showdown.
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