NHK postpones numerous shows and stops live recordings for certain programming due to emergency declaration

NHK has announced on April 7th that they are taking measures after the emergency declaration to prepare for the spread of the coronavirus. The following series and dramas will be postponed “Yell” (Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m.), “Kirin ga Kuru” (Sunday at 8:00), “Ochyan” and Read More …

Kawaguchi Haruna selected to replace Sawajira Erika for NHK’s Taiga drama “Kirin ga Kuru”

NHK has announced the replacement of Sawajiri Erika (who was arrested last week for possession of the synthetic drug, MDMA). Actress Kawaguchi Haruna (24) was announced as Sawajiri’s replacement and will be her first time taking on the challenge of a historical drama. Filming will Read More …