"Platinum Family" features the descendants of literary giant Shiga Naoya and the three great Meiji Restoration figures

"Platinum Family" (TV Asahi, Tuesdays at 7pm, excluding some areas) is a program showcasing the lifestyle of a "magnificent family." On September 2nd, the program will feature Shiga Naoya, a literary giant known as the "god of novels," and Yamada Yutaka, a descendant of the great man who was also portrayed as the protagonist of an NHK taiga drama.

Yamada's maternal grandfather was Shiga Naoya, and his paternal ancestors were the great men who laid the foundations for modern Japan and were known as the "Three Great Men of the Meiji Restoration." The program visits Yamada's home in Jiyugaoka, Tokyo. Along with rare private photos of him with his grandfather, Shiga Naoya, Yamada talks about memories of his grandfather, such as being taken to the movies and gifts he received as celebratory gifts for his elementary and junior high school entrance ceremonies. Shiga Naoya lived until Yamada was 20 years old, and Yamada recalls, "He was a tall, handsome grandfather."

Yamada was born and raised in Ogikubo, Tokyo. The Yamada family once had a vast plot of land in Ogikubo, measuring several thousand tsubo. Locals called it the "Yamada Villa," and before the war, it was said that all relatives would gather there to hold large sports days. In addition to stories about the mansion, we will delve into the history of the Yamada family, including his great-grandfather, who was a director of Mitsui Mining, which purchased the land, and the philosophy that has been passed down through generations.

On this day, Mori Izumi will also be visiting a luxurious mansion. The destination is the home of a former athlete in Hayama, Kanagawa. The identity of the homeowner (61), who has a history of success in the world of sports and has also released a CD produced by Nobuteru Maeda of the popular band "TUBE", will be revealed on the program.