The comedy duo Hakata Hanamaru and Daikichi and announcer Suzuki Naoko are the Caster of NHK's morning information program "Asaichi" (General TV, Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM). On October 30th, they will be broadcasting "It's Autumn, It's Gourmet! Yamagata Imoni & Tama Konnyaku Special / Will the School Trip Change Dramatically?"
On the same day, as part of "Admiring Nippon Yamagata," Yamagata-born actor Hidekazu Mashima will be introducing the "Autumn Imoni" (Potato Stew), a dish beloved by the prefecture's residents. What is this strange sight? A 20th-generation farmer who continues to protect the legendary taro, Imoni that is spreading around the world, and cute and adorable modern ball konnyaku (rice balls) popular with young people will also be broadcast.
In addition, "Now Recommended! LIVE" will be broadcast live from Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture, introducing "Inaniwa Udon." In the "Everyone! It's Dinner" corner, Yamawaki Riko will be the instructor, and they will make "Warming Chinese Cabbage with Crab and Egg Sauce." Guests will be entertainers YOU and Mashima.
