Ito Raira announces graduation from HKT48

HKT48 Team KIV member Ito Raira (伊藤来笑) announced her graduation from HKT48 in LIVE performance at 17 January 2016.

HKT48 伊藤来笑 卒業発表 pic.twitter.com/cemjiQ7YVy

— れもんあじ (@lemontaste) 2016 1月 17日

Ito Raira said she wants to focus on her English language study, and she also said she wants to study abroad to meet more people, and her dream is to promote Japanese Idol Culture to the world.

Ito Raira's graduation LIVE will be held on HKT48 theater at 29 February 2016 (18:30).

• Receiving fans letter and present for her until 29 February 2016
• Her 755 account until 29 February 2016 (23:59:59)
• Her HKT48 Mail services until 29 February 2016
• Her official Google Plus account until 29 February 2016

Reference: HKT48 official blog
http://ameblo.jp/hkt48/entry-12118552413.html