It was revealed on the 5th that actors Honami Suzuki (58), LiLiCo (54), and Kyoko Hasegawa (46) will be appearing as studio guests on the December 9th episode of the NHK morning information program "Asaichi" (General, Monday to Friday 8:15 am) in a special episode entitled "Let's all talk about 'The beginning of aging'."
On the program that day, the three guests will talk frankly about what they have felt in their 40s, 50s and beyond, and about "aging." Presbyopia, gray hair, menopause, declining energy and physical strength, etc. For many people, aging begins in their 40s, and then as they continue to age into their 50s and 60s, how do they deal with their body and mind? Along with the voices of viewers, this special will help people to see aging as something positive, rather than just something negative.
In addition, a video of an interview with Hitomi Kanehara, a writer who won the Akutagawa Prize at the age of 20 for "Snakes and Earrings," will also be broadcast. How does Kanehara view aging as she enters her 40s? She will talk about recent events she has experienced and her impressions compared to when she was in her 20s.
Regarding her appearance on this show, Suzuki commented, "As my children grew up in my 40s, I discovered that I had a lot more to look forward to in life. Now that I'm in my 50s, I make it a rule to do things as soon as I think of them, like contacting someone I haven't spoken to in a while or going on a trip. I feel that if you take the plunge, things can move in unexpected ways. For me, getting old isn't a major event in life, but just one of the many other things you will encounter. It's natural, and it happens to everyone. I think that from now on, it is the role of older people to help younger people see that getting older is fun."
