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

TV program "Tatsumi Takuro no Ie Monogatari (Takuro Tatsumi's  House Story)," actor Mr. Tatsumi visits notable houses throughout  Japan and introduces their owners' life styles. In the upcoming  program scheduled to be broadcasted in this coming weekend, Hiroko  Koshino's house in Ashiya will appear. Her house, designed by the  world famous architect Mr. Tadao Ando, is a place where Hiroko  releases her tense in the weekend, as well as a source for gaining  inspiration for her creation. We hope you enjoy it.

Broadcasts: at 5:00 pm on Saturday, February 11th, and at 5:00 pm on Saturday, February 25th, on BS Asahi
http://www.bs-asahi.co.jp/tatsumi/

The serial drama "Carnation" is gaining great popularity with its remarkable script and production, excellent actors, as well as beautiful camera works and music. Of course there is no doubt about the charming character of the late Ayako Koshino, who was a model of the heroin, which captures the audience. The enchantment of Ayako Koshino and alluring episodes will be introduced in the upcoming program "NHK Archives," in which Hiroko Koshino, the oldest daughter of Ayako, and broadcaster Ms. Yoko Sakurai will have a conversation about Ayako's path while showing some past TV programs of which Ayako Koshino appeared.

Broadcast: at 1:50 pm on Sunday, February 5th, on NHK General TV
http://www.nhk.or.jp/archives/nhk-archives/

The NHK drama "Carnation" has been receiving favorable reception. The late Ayako Koshino, the model of the drama heroin and the mother of Hiroko, Junko, and Michiko Koshino, will appear on two TV rebroadcast programs as below.

1. "Kaiun! Nandemo Tanteidan (Good luck! Appraisers for everything)" 900th anniversary special broadcast (in the "clients with longevity" section in the program)
Broadcasts: from 7:54 p.m. to 9:54 p.m. on Tuesday, November 22nd, on  TV Tokyo, TV Hokkaido, TV Aichi, TV Osaka, TV Setouchi, TVQ Kyushu,  Nara TV, Biwako Broadcasting, and TV Wakayama
http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/program/detail/12978_201111221954.html

2. "Ano Hito ni Aiutai: Koshino Ayako (Want to see that person: Ayako Koshino)"
Broadcasts:
- from 5:40 a.m. to 5:50 a.m. on Saturday, November 26th on NHK  General (except in Kinki area)
- from 4:40 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. on Monday, December 19th on NHK General (nationwide)
- from 11:20 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 21st, on NHK General (in Hokkaido, Chugoku area, Shikoku, Kyushu)
http://www.nhk.or.jp/archives/anohito/next/index1.html

Popular weekend TV program "Solomon-ryu (Solomon-style)" will focus on Hiroko Koshino. The fashion designer's daily scenes including the preparation for the 2012 Spring/Summer Collection, meeting, the day of the show, and passion for her hobby will be shown. We believe you enjoy the program.

Broadcast: at 9:54 p.m. on Sunday, October 30th, on TV Tokyo, TV Osaka, TV Aichi, TV Setouchi, TV Hokaido, TVQ Kyushu, and Gifu Broadcasting

Broadcast: at 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 20th, on Biwako Broadcasting and Nara TV

Broadcast: at 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 12th, 2012, on Mie TV

http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/solomon/

On Thursday, March 17th, Hiroko Koshino participated in a symposium commemorating the 50th anniversary of the  modern craftwork artists exhibition. In Kanazawa, where the exhibition was held, the designer had an enthusiastic discussion with Mr. Yuji Akimoto, Director of the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, Mr. Junji Ito, Professor of University of Toyama, actor/artist Mr. Tsurutaro Kataoka, and Mr. Ryohei Miyata, President of Tokyo University of the Arts, on the theme of "talking about the future of the craftwork: what to create now, as Japanese."

The symposium will be broadcasted on NHK-Educational TV with the title of "TV Symposium" on Saturday, April 23rd, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm on NHK-Educational TV.

For more details, please refer to the NHK website (in Japanese):

At the 50th modern craftwork artists exhibition in the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa.
From left, Mr. Akimoto, Koshino, Mr. Ito, Mr. Kataoka, Mr. Toshio Ohi, a ceramic artist and a councilor of the organizer, and Mr. Kazuo Futami, the moderator for the symposium and an NHK announcer.

Official announcement was made by NHK that actress Ms. Machiko Ono will play a starring role in the upcoming morning serial NHK drama "Carnation." The drama is based on a true story of Ayako Koshino, Hiroko Koshino's mother, and will be broadcasted for six months from Monday, September 26th, at 8:00 am  every weekday, portraying the heroine's extraordinary life in the  turbulent age. Hiroko is looking forward to watching it, and hopes  many people will enjoy as well.

http://www.nhk.or.jp/dramatopics-blog/1000/69634.html

An symposium held on November 2010, where Hiroko Koshino was one of the panelists, is scheduled to broadcast this weekend on NHK Educational Program. The panel was made under the theme of "style of learning for 21st century's citizens," based on the sprit of "Kaitokudo," an Osaka-based private school for citizens from Edo period. Other panelists are Dr. Kiyokazu Washida, president of Osaka University, novelist/critic Mr. Taichi Sakaiya, and Mr. Kazuaki Tsuda, former vice president of Suntory.

The program will be broadcasted on Saturday, January 29th, from 3:00
pm to 4:00 pm on NHK-Educational TV.
http://cgi4.nhk.or.jp/hensei/program/p.cgi?area=001&date=2011-01-29&ch=31&eid=23017

Hiroko Koshino and two others were the guests of the NHK BS-hi vision's cultural program "Premium 8".
The theme of the program is "Sesson", a Japanese ink-wash painter of 15th-16th century, a mysterious artist, whom wandered around East Japan and draw pictures through out his life.  Hiroko, who draws ink-wash paintings herself, gave her unique  comments about the painter, from her point of view as a fashion  designer. Other guests are artist Mr. Tatsuya Ishii and art historian  Mr. Yuji Yamashita. The program is scheduled to be broadcasted on  Tuesday, February 8th, 2011, from 8:00 pm, at NHK BS-hi vision.

Hiroko Koshino traveled to Hagi in Yamaguchi Prefecture for the popular TV program "Tsurube no Kazoku ni Kanpai (Tsurube's Toast for Families)." In this quaint former castle town, the designer met unique people, tried famous Hagi-yaki pottery, and enjoyed local delicacy.

The program will be broadcasted in two weeks: on Monday, September 6th, for Part 1, and Part 2 will be on Monday, September 13th, both
at 8:00 pm on NHK General TV.

http://www.nhk.or.jp/program/kanpai/

"Na mo naki Hana yo (To nameless common flowers)" which Hiroko Koshino wrote the lyrics is included in Japanese popular singer/composer Mr. Kyogo Kawaguchi's album. This song has been appointed to be the main theme song for the coming NHK TV drama titled "Tenshi no Wakemae (Angel's Share)" scheduled to be broadcasted during summer of 2010.

This drama features a mid-30's single woman played by Japanese popular actress Ms. Arisa Mizuki. TV broadcast starts from July 6th through August 3rd, on every Tuesday, from 10:00 pm. It will be broadcasted on NHK BS hi vision on every Friday from 6:00 pm as well.

"Tenshi no Wakemae (Angel's Share)"

"Raku Shoku Bijin 2," in which Hiroko Koshino co-hosts with Dr. Ying Liu, will celebrate its last broadcast. Having the fashionable essayist Mr. Girolamo Panzetta as a guest, the three from different cultures will talk about diet, health, and way of life.

Lots of celebrities and stars wear HIROKO KOSHINO for magazines and TV programs. Here are information of those appearances in the first half of August.

Saturday mystery drama, "Doyo Waido Gekijo --Bengoshi Morie Shunsaku no Saibanin Hotei" (Attorney Shunsaku Morie's Citizen Judge Court)
Broadcast: at 9 p.m. on Saturday, August 1st, on TV Asahi
Actress Mayumi Wakamura who plays prosecutor role wears HIROKO KOSHINO's jacket and pants. Role opposite of Wakamura is Baijaku Nakamura playing the attorney role.

"Raku Shoku Bijin 2" (Beauty and Joy of Eating)
Broadcasts: at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4th, on BS Fuji (replay at 7 a.m. on Aug 9th and at 6 p.m. on Aug 11th)
Dr. Ying Liu and Hiroko, the co-hosts of the program, invites actress Yoshie Ichige as a guest, and discuss health and beauty. All three of them wear HIROKO KOSHINO.

"Kageki" (August 2009 issue)
Published by Hankyu Communications
Asato Shizuki, a vocalist and former top star of the Cosmos Troupe at Takarazuka Revue Company, puts on HIROKO KOSHINO's knit and stole during discussion article with students of Takarazuka Music School.

"Kasoken no Onna" (Woman of the Forensic Science Laboratory)
Broadcast: at 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 6th, on TV Asahi
Actrress Mayumi Wakamura plays a forensic medicine professor who works closely with the heroin. She appears with a penguin-painted TRUNK T-shirt.

"Koru Senta no Koibito" (Sweetheart of the Call Center)
Broadcast: at 9 p.m. on Friday, August 7th, on TV Asahi
A charismatic antiaging doctor played by Chizuru Azuma appears wearing HIROKO KOSHINO PREMIER cut and sew knit wear and pleated skirt.

Dr. Ying and Hiroko talk cheerfully during "Raku Shoku Bijin 2" shooting.

As one of the programs to commemorate NHK-Educational 50th anniversary, young generation audiance and interviewer Shigeru Joshima from boy band group TOKIO discuss career, fashion, and passion for life with top Japanese designer Hiroko Koshino. Hiroko, who once appeared in one of NHK's program 25 years ago, looks back her career and makes a warm cheer to current young generation. Broadcast: at 10:00 p.m., on Sunday, August 2nd

Hiroko Koshino will be a co-host in the TV program titled "Raku Shoku Bijin 2" that will be broadcasted once every other Tuesday by BS-Fuji from July 21st at 6:00 p.m.
Hiroko and Dr. Ying Liu will have a well-known guest to discuss ways for beautiful lifestyle, based on the Asian philosophy how balanced diet and smart eating habits determins better beings.
Broadcasts: at 6:00 p.m. on July 21st, August 4th & 18th, September 1st, 15th & 29th, October 13th & 27th (8 times in total)
Guests: Mr. Koshiro Matsumoto (Kabuki actor), Ms. Yoshie Ichige (actor), Ms. Keiko Iiboshi (actor & broadcaster), Mr. Yuji Kuroiwa (broadcaster), and so on