Actors Ai Mikami and Juri Kosaka attended a press conference on May 11th in Niigata Prefecture for the NHK morning drama series " Kaze,Kaoru " (NHK General, Monday-Saturday 8:00 AM, etc.), in which they co- Asadora . They spoke about their impressions of filming in Niigata, their enthusiasm for the shoot, and the highlights of the "Niigata episodes."
The filming that day focused on a scene where Rin Ichinose (played by Mikami), who works as a dormitory supervisor at a girls' school in Niigata, is visited by Naomi Oya (played by Uesaka) and others from Tokyo, and then the group goes for a walk to see the Sea of Japan.
Mikami commented, "For Rin, Niigata is a place that will be an important turning point in her life. I think Rin herself was encouraged by the air of Niigata and the candy from the candy shop that appeared on the show. I also want to spend my time in Niigata surrounded by delicious air and delicious food."
"Niigata is a place where Rin will grow tremendously through various learning experiences, so I would be very happy if you would pay attention to her. I myself am very much looking forward to the future developments in Niigata," she appealed.
Uesaka said, "This is my first time in Niigata, and I was really looking forward to it. We've been blessed with good weather since this morning, and I'm so happy to be able to film while looking out at the vast ocean. This morning we filmed a scene where Naomi visits Rin from Tokyo, and the period when Niigata is the setting will be a turning point for both of them, so I want to portray it carefully. Niigata won't appear for a little while yet, but I hope you'll enjoy the story, including what happens before then."
Executive producer Takehiro Matsuzono said, "Niigata and Joetsu have beautifully preserved natural beauty, and we hope to convey the charm of this region. In the Niigata episodes, the main character, Rin Ichinose, comes to Niigata for certain reasons, and there is a very important encounter for her, which will be a turning point in her life. The story related to Niigata will be broadcast for about four weeks, so please look forward to the upcoming episodes."
" Kaze,Kaoru" is based on two trained nurses, Chika Ozeki and Masa Suzuki, who graduated from the same nursing school. The story depicts how these two women struggle with how to interact with patients and doctors, clash with each other, grow as individuals, and eventually become the "ultimate buddy duo."
