NHK's morning information program " Asaichi " (NHK General, Monday-Friday 8:15 AM), Caster by the comedy duo "Hakata Hanamaru-Daikichi" and announcer Naoko Suzuki, will air an episode on June 24th titled "Volunteering that Starts with 'What You Love': Using Your Spare Time for Someone Else."
The program featured the world of volunteering, where even short-term, one-off volunteering is acceptable, allowing people to participate in society in their spare time without feeling pressured. With 2.1 billion people participating worldwide, 2026 will be the UN International Year of Volunteers. Announcer Kimiko Saito tries her hand at festival volunteering! Supporting children in hospitals and bringing smiles to their faces! A message from Patch Adams, using gardening as a hobby to grow roses, solving problems for the elderly! Smartphone consultations, and how to donate hair will also be introduced.
In addition, there will be a live broadcast from Hannō City, Saitama Prefecture. The "Everyone! It's Time to Eat" segment will be created with Yuta Maeda of the comedy duo "Timon D". The guests will be Kumiko Shiratori of the comedy duo "Tanpopo" and actor Win Morisaki.
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