Let's make this birthday one to remember.

67 years old (Born on September 16, 1957)

Happy Birthday, Higashi Sonomanma! From guiding countless contestants hilariously through Takeshi’s Castle to steering Miyazaki Prefecture skillfully as governor—your unique journey from comedic chaos to political precision remains an inspiration (and entertainment)! Who else could transition effortlessly between obstacle courses filled with muddy traps and administrative challenges with equal charm?

Whether dodging foam boulders or bureaucratic obstacles, your humor and determination have never faltered. May this birthday bring you fewer slipper-clad sumo wrestlers blocking doorways—and more joyful celebrations reminding us all of your unmistakable charisma. Here's wishing the man who made slapstick governance a reality another fantastic year ahead!