The lineup for Tetsuko Kuroyanagi's long-running talk show "Tetsuko's Room" (TV Asahi, Monday-Friday 1pm), which will air from June 15th to 19th, has been announced. The 15th will feature a tribute to Tamayo Nakamura, the 16th will feature Kabuki actors Ichitaro Nakamura and Danko Ichikawa, the 17th will be the second installment of the first half of the year's best episodes, the 18th will feature singer-songwriter Ami Ozaki, and the 19th will feature singer Yu Hayami as guests.
On the 15th, they will commemorate Tamao, who passed away on the 9th of the same month at the age of 86, with precious footage from the past.
On the 16th, Kabuki's young stars, Ichitaro and Danko, will share precious anecdotes about their respective grandmothers, Chizuru Ogi and Yuko Hama, both of whom were alumni of the Takarazuka Revue, and express their deep respect for their late grandfathers, Tojuro Sakata and En'o Ichikawa.
On the 17th, the second part of the 2026 first half best-of selection will be broadcast. Episodes will include one in which rakugo performer Yonesuke appeared with his wife, who is 20 years younger than him and whom he remarried two years ago, and they talked about the backstory of their marriage, as well as an episode in which Ken Matsudaira appeared with Korokke and showcased his impersonations. Episodes featuring Hideki Takahashi, who had his first talk show appearance with Hideki Takahashi, and Kimimaro Ayanokoji will also be broadcast.
On the 18th, Ozaki will reveal behind-the-scenes stories about the creation of famous songs she provided to Saori Minami, Anri, and Seiko Matsuda. She will celebrate her 30th wedding anniversary with her husband, bassist Rei Ohara, next year. She will also share the story of how she was saved from an unprecedented problem that occurred on her wedding day by Demon Kakka, who was in attendance.
On the 19th, Hayami, who has been in the industry for 44 years and will soon be turning 60, will talk about her "new parent-child relationship" with her two daughters who are grown up and no longer need her constant attention. Her two daughters are working adults and live in the United States, but they call her almost every day.
