According to a report on 16 September of the Japanese average Shukan Bunshun, Nobuyoshi Suzuki, head of the Nakayama Agency Miho Big Apple, revealed that the funeral costs, including local rents, video production and floral provisions – have scored under 20 million Yen (about 180 million KRW). He explained that while some money for the remaining condolences were originally intended for his family, his delivery was delayed due to ongoing heritage problems.
As suspects mounted on the management of condolences funds, Suzuki clarified, “The son of Nakayama Miho has already given up his inheritance. Legally, his elderly mother is the heir, but complex family issues have slowed down the process.” He added that although the agency prepared the farewell ceremony with sincerity, Miho’s younger sister, Nakayama Shinobu, continued to express dissatisfaction.
Deleting acquaintances revealed that Miho had been removed from his mother for years due to financial conflicts, claiming that his mother had squandered or invested her earnings, striving their relationship.
Shinobu later expressed his side, affirming, “It’s not about money. What saddens me is that my sister’s farewell was managed unilaterally by his agency, leaving little space for the heartfelt intentions of the family. I am not trying to monopolize his inheritance, just to protect his dignity in my means.”
Nakayama Miho debuted as an idol singer in 1985 before going to acting, finally becoming one of the most loved actresses in Japan. Has obtained international recognition for his leading role in the film Love letterwho also won his fame in Korea.
On December 6, she was found dead in her bathtub, shocking fans throughout Asia. The Tokyo metropolitan police determined its cause of death as “drowning during the bathroom”, with the Japanese media that suggest the possibility of “thermal shock”, a sudden change of temperature that can trigger blows or heart attacks.
Nine months later, his disappearance continues to draw mourning. About 10,000 fans participated in his farewell ceremony in April, a testimony of his lasting influence. However, with the real estate controversy that intensifies, it remains uncertain how quickly the question will be resolved.
Sources: Daum
