Japan's Viral "The Smiling Criminal" Hostess Arrested.. What Happened to YAMATO RINO??

Japanese hostess and influencer Yamato Rino, whose legal name is Rino Tazawa, has been arrested alongside her boyfriend, company executive Kota Fukumoto, in a cocaine possession investigation in Tokyo. Police allege approximately 0.4 grams of cocaine were found inside the couple's Roppongi apartment on September 15, 2026. Investigators reportedly also recovered 21 additional bags containing white powder and multiple straws believed to have been used previously.

Tazawa reportedly admitted that she and Fukumoto possessed and used cocaine together, while Fukumoto denied ownership. The case quickly went viral after footage showed Tazawa appearing unusually relaxed and smiling during her transfer. The reaction has been amplified by her public profile as a popular hostess, YouTuber and former LAST CALL personality whose blunt commentary had recently earned widespread praise online.