(Noah from the vault): Talk Live in Osaka

23rd May 2009
Osaka World Pavillion

Akihiko Ito, Go Shiozaki and Kenta Kobashi gave a talk show. While the event was lighthearted (fan club members and those who had bought tickets for the 11th June show could have pictures taken and the usual autograph session), the 2009 flu pandemic was raging and both the company and the venue took pains to protect both themselves, the fans and the three wrestlers.
Therefore:

1. Noah prepared hand sterilizing gel, mask and mouthwash at the venue. You were required to use the hand gel when you entered.
2. You were asked to wear a mask when you entered the venue, if you did not have one, you were given one. You were not allowed in if you refused to wear one.
3. Replacement mouth wear was available

Both Noah and the venue were right to take such precautions; by August 2009, 20% of the population had had it, and 42 people had died. In Osaka alone there had been an outbreak in a local school with twenty children affected.