Yakumo Koizumi , who is the inspiration behind the NHK morning drama " Bakebake " (General Asadora , Monday-Saturday 8:00 AM and other times), starring Akari Takaishi , will be featured on the program "Kimura Tae's, It's a little late..." which will be broadcast on NHK Educational TV from 7:30 PM on September 29th. The program, titled " Yakumo Koizumi- Ghost Stories: Visiting the Faces of Japan," will introduce the background of the creation of characters such as Earless Hoichi, Nanny Sakura, and Yuki-onna. It will also trace the footsteps of Lafcadio Hearn, who, together with his wife Setsu, discovered the Japanese faith and view of life and death.
In 1890 (Meiji 23), Yakumo Koizumi(Lafcadio Hearn) came to Japan, got a job as an English teacher, and settled in Matsue. In his book "Unknown Faces of Japan," which chronicles his first year and a half in Japan, he writes about his experiences that became the inspiration for many of his famous works.
Actress Eri Tokunaga reports on Yakumo's footsteps, including the ghost stories and legends he encountered in the beautiful scenery of Matsue, and the room where he wrote with the help of Setsu. What is the "Japanese spirit" that Yakumo discovered through his visits to Izumo Taisha Shrine and other events?
