Yakumo Koizumi and his wife Setsu, the inspiration behind the NHK morning drama " Asadora" (NHK General TV, Monday to Saturday , 8:00 AM and other times), starring Akari Takaishi , will be featured on the NHK history program "Rekishi Tantei" (General TV), which will air from 10:00 PM on December 3rd. The program will provide an in-depth investigation into the couple. Learn about the work of Setsu and her close friends who supported the creation of Lafcadio Hearn's masterpiece...
The program on this day will be a collaboration between "History Detective" and " Bakebake." How on earth did Yakumo become familiar with and understand Japanese culture? He was supported by the people he met in Matsue, including Setsu and his lifelong friend, Nishida Sentaro (who is said to be the model for Nishikori Yuichi, played by Ryo Yoshizawa).
A comprehensive investigation spanning the world, from Ireland to America to Matsue, uncovers the process of creating "Hoichi the Earless," a story included in Yakumo's masterpiece, "Kwaidan."
