The 65th episode of the NHK Asadora drama series "Kaze,Kaoru " (NHK General, Monday-Saturday 8:00 AM, etc.), starring Ai Mikami and Juri Kosaka , which was scheduled to air on June 26, has been cancelled due to the live broadcast of the ongoing "FIFA World Cup 2026," as announced on June 19 via NHK's official Twitter account (@NHK_PR) and the program's website.
For the 65th episode, both the regular broadcast at 8:00 AM and the afternoon rebroadcast at 12:45 PM will be cancelled. The cancelled episode will be broadcast the following day, the 27th, at 8:00 AM, and the rebroadcast will be moved to 12:45 PM. The program will have an unusual schedule, with the "Saturday Digest Version" following the main broadcast.
Official X announced, "[Regarding ' Kaze,Kaoru' this weekend and next week...] Due to the 'FIFA World Cup 2026,' there will be changes to the broadcast schedule and some broadcasts will be cancelled. We would appreciate it if you could inform your family and friends who are fans of the program. Thank you for your cooperation."
