[OH!Snap] [Yahoo!: JPN] AKB48's Kawaei Rina & Iriyama Anna continue to take a rest from handshake events
On August 30th, AKB48’s Kawaei Rina (19) and Iriyama Anna (18) did not attend the group’s national handshake event for their 36th single “Labrador Retriever”. AKB48’s official blog announced their absence on the 29th and explained it was due to the two recovering from their injuries from a previous handshake event.

The two members suffered injuries on May 25th after being assaulted with a saw at the group’s national handshake event in Iwate. AKB48 resumed handshake activities on July 5th, but Iriyama and Kawaei did not participate. The duo has already returned to the stage, but they have yet to return to the realm of handshake events.

It has been announced that the group will be having handshake events for their 37th single “Kokoro no Placard” on August 31st, November 3rd, January 4th, and February 7th. Iriyama and Kawaei will not be participating and once they decide that they are able to attend again their the company will announce it.

Translated by: Kanki @ OneHallyu.com