Autographed photo sold at high price? Suguru Osako: "That's not my…

Suguru Osako issued a formal statement on his social platforms today to respond to recent reports that autographed photos have been maliciously resold. He said he learned of the situation from a Chinese friend and stressed that the signature on the photo was not written by him and he has never signed in that way.

In response to the unauthorized use and reselling, he said he will take necessary measures and announced that he will refuse any autograph requests in the future when the requester's identity or the intended use cannot be verified, to prevent fans from being deceived and to stop further misuse of his image.

Autograph Forged

Suguru Osako speaks out angrily

Suguru Osako, who often uses social media to share his views, suddenly posted a message today in which he emphasized that he learned from a Chinese friend that malicious individuals had copied his signature and were selling it.

In the post's Japanese and Chinese versions, he clearly stated that he does not remember ever providing a signature in that form and has never left a signature like that on similar occasions.

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Regarding people on social media impersonating his relatives and inflating prices to create forged autographs, he wrote in the statement: “For malicious reselling, unauthorized use, or misuse of my signature, I will resolutely take appropriate measures.”

He added that, to prevent similar situations from happening again, he will in future refuse any requests for signatures when he cannot confirm the requester's identity or the purpose of the autograph.

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Suguru Osako's decision is not meant to distance himself from fans, but to protect supporters from being exploited by illegal activity.

He pointed out that autographs are meant to be a genuine exchange between athletes and fans, but when they are forged, resold, or used for profit, they lose that original meaning.

Therefore, he must implement stricter management to ensure autographs are not abused and to prevent fans from being scammed by illicit products.

Where is the privacy boundary?

TrainingDangerous close-follow filming

Besides the autographed photo incident, Suguru Osako also provided additional clarification today about a training video circulating on social media.

The video shows him during a running session; the footage was shot at close range by a motorcyclist. Because the filming distance was so close, some viewers mistook his reaction as cold or even impatient, prompting discussion.

©Suguru Osako personal social media account

From the footage you can see Osako was forced to stop during his training, used his phone with a translation app to communicate with the filmer, and clearly told them he was training and asked them not to follow on a motorcycle.

In his supplementary explanation he said he appreciates everyone's support, but training requires focus and he hopes the public understands athletes' state and needs during training.

Close vehicle filming can not only affect safety but also disrupt training rhythm. The response in the video was not coldness, but an explanation based on the training environment and safety concerns.

Overall, the clarification about this training video focuses on reminding netizens to keep a safe distance and avoid affecting the training process, rather than addressing his personal attitude.

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Speaking up for himself

Based on past incidents, when there are misinterpretations, impersonation, or disputes, Suguru Osako usually chooses to issue a public clarification on social platforms as soon as possible. These events repeatedly remind the public that athletes need to be given reasonable space and respect in their training and daily lives.

When it comes to fans filming at very close range, riding alongside too closely, or forcibly approaching, the problems become more concrete.

Close-up filming during training not only affects safety and can disrupt training rhythm, but for athletes doing high-speed runs, interval sessions, or long-distance training, any sudden close-range interference can create risks and easily lead to misunderstandings.

Therefore, from the public's point of view, we should call for rational support. It's fine to follow and film, but keep your distance, respect the training environment, don't cross the line, and don't cause disturbance in the name of “support”, and express concern rationally — this both protects athletes' training conditions and preserves the quality of public discussion.

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Autographed photo sold at high price? Suguru Osako: "That's not my signature"