Takuya Kimura Teaches Us The Right Way To Wash Our Hands

As COVID-19 continues to rage across the world, celebs have been taking to social media to remind fans to #StayHome and wash their hands.

Japanese celebs like 'PPAP' singer Piko Taro and boyband Arashi have come up with jingles reminding people to wash their hands, and showbiz icon Takuya Kimura has joined in the fun.

But if you think the former SMAP star would be dancing and putting on a show set to a catchy tune, you’re wrong.

The 47-year-old opted for a no-frills hand washing tutorial instead, uploading an unedited, one-take video supposedly shot on his phone.

In the one minute-plus clip, Kimutaku can be seen rolling up his sleeves and demonstrating the correct hand washing technique.

Standing in front of a sink, he said, We are going through a tough time right now. If there’s anything you or anyone can do, it’s to wash your hands. Wet your hands and scrub them thoroughly with soap. Wash your palms, wrist, back of your hands, fingertips and in between your fingers. This is not only going to protect yourself, but also your loved ones, so please, do it.”

The clip ended with Kimura flicking his hands into the sink before drying them off with a towel.

While some netizens praised Kimutaku for his efforts, there were some fans who noticed that he didn’t turn off the tap the entire time he was soaping up.

“Thank you for showing us how you wash your hands, Kimura-san. But please do turn off the tap while you foam up your hands!” one netizen reminded him.

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