The late Mr. Junichi Nakahara, whose illustrations received substantial adoration among young girls in Japan during and after the World War II, was not only an illustrator but a pioneer in the Japanese fashion design field. His influence was immeasurable among young creators who would later become famous designers, including Hiroko Koshino. She will introduce her own episode on how she admired Mr. Nakahara's works in the TV program "Rekishi Hiwa Hisutoria (Secret story of the history)" this week.

"Rekishi Hiwa Hisutoria: 'Kawaii' ni koishite  --Nakahara Junichi to 'Carnation' no jidai--"
(Secret story of the history: Falling in love with "kawaii" --Junichi Nakahara and the era of "Carnation"--)

Broadcasts: at 10:00 pm on Wednesday, February 15th, and at 4:05 pm
on Wednesday, February 22nd, on NHK General TV; at 10:00 pm on
Wednesday, February 15th, on NHK World Premium
http://www.nhk.or.jp/historia/schedule/index.html