What will the July 1st episode of "Asaichi" be about? Introducing the Reiwa horror boom

The NHK morning information program " Asaichi " (General TV, Monday to Friday, 8:15 a.m.), hosted by the comedy duo "Hakata Hanamaru and Daikichi" and announcer Naoko Suzuki, will air on July 2nd the episode "Reiwa's Horror Boom: Why Are We Fascinated by Horror? A History of Japanese Horror."

On the same day, a ghost storyteller with hundreds of thousands of subscribers on a video site and a horror novel that has been listed as a bestseller will appear. Why are people fascinated by horror now? We will take a peek at the Reiwa horror boom and the popularity behind it. We will explain the super evolution of haunted houses, the history of Japanese horror that includes nostalgic works, the characteristic of Reiwa horror is "reality," why people seek horror, and whether horror lowers your body temperature.

"Now Recommended! LIVE" will introduce "Manipulating Heat Waves in a Sauna" from Kawasaki City and "Batten Lace" from Joetsu City. In the "Everyone! It's Dinner Time" corner, cooking expert Tateno Kyoko will show how to make "Swordfish Stick Fried." The guests are Kazuki Enari , an actor currently appearing in the historical drama " UNBOUND ," and Kawamura Emiko of the comedy duo "Tanpopo."