NHK, or Nippon Hoso Kyokai, is Japan’s national public broadcasting organization. Established in 1926, it operates in a manner similar to other public broadcasters worldwide, aiming to provide educational and informative programming to the public. NHK broadcasts a variety of media, including television and radio, and offers content in multiple languages to cater to both domestic and international audiences. Its funding primarily comes from viewer license fees paid by households, making it independent from government influence, although it is overseen by a board of governors appointed by the government. NHK is recognized for producing high-quality news, educational programs, cultural content, and entertainment, and it plays a significant role in Japanese media and culture.
"Bakebake," NHK's 2025 autumn series, features Fumiyo Kohinata as Tokie's grandfather, Kankurō Matsuno, in a role rich with history and humor. The drama is set in Shimane and follows heroine…