Utada Hikaru has revealed that she has been hospitalized for 9 days after tearing the ligaments in her foot while on a hike.
The singer was taking part in the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage on September 26th when her foot became injured. Instead of stopping though, she kept on hiking for 3 days with the injury in order to finish the pilgrimage.
"Though I was troubled, I felt like I had to continue to pilgrimage...I do not regret it," she stated.
After completing the pilgrimage, the singer went to the hospital where she stayed for 9 days to receive treatment. The muscle in the injured ankle was torn and the ligaments were damaged.
Despite the injuries, the singer has assured fans over twitter that she is fine.
| Real name | Hikaru Utada |
| Gender | female |
| Birthday | 19 January, 1983 |
| Debut | 28 January, 1998 (hiatus) |
| Main occupation | singer (hiatus) |
| Official website | http://www.emimusic.jp/h... |
| Official Twitter | utadahikaru |
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When is she coming back? I miss you!
Take care Hikki! I know you will get better!
please get well................
:( hiki get better
Hikki ...take care!
Awee Hikki ♥ Its pretty cool you kept going but hopefully all will get better.
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Ouch. That sounds seriously painfull.
Please recover soon hikki!!!
have a fast recovery Hikaru-sama!
Get better soon dear. We hope you can get up and walk around soon. =)
I was like NO! when I read the headline! get well Hikki hope to hear something about her new music soon.
get well soon Hikki
ouch!! I wish her a speedy full recovery
Ouch...glad she's okay.
I thought it was something bad! D: !!!
Thank God it wasn't anything too serious though
wow, that sounds painful ><
I'm so glad that she's fine. I though maybe it was some illness. I hope recovers 100%
Hope she gets better soon!
I'm glad that she okay. She must keep on staying healthy and strong.