HIROKO KOSHINO

The program titled “How Much Does a Great Figure Earn?” is broadcast on NHK Educational TV and explores the theme, “Examining half of an individual’s life through the lens of financial success will illuminate the lifestyles of remarkable individuals.” This edition will feature Koshino Ayako, a prominent fashion designer and the mother of the three Koshino sisters.

The vitality that sparked the introduction of Western clothing in Japan, along with the drive to launch a brand in her 70s inspired by her daughters’ success, is remarkable. What was Ayako Koshino’s annual income, considering she remained active her whole life? Tune into the program to find out.

Broadcast program: “How Much Does a Great Figure Earn?”

Broadcast station: NHK Educational TV

Broadcast date and time: Monday, March 3, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:00 PM;

Thursday, March 6, 2025, 3:05 PM – 3:35 PM.

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Three Koshino sisters appear on TV Asahi’s “Platinum Family.”
This particular program closely covers the daily lives of a family active in traditional
performing arts such as Kabuki and Rakugo (Japan’s comic storytelling art) for
generations and a family with two generations of parents and children. Cameras sneak
into the works and private lives of the sisters, Hiroko, Junko, and Michiko.
Kotaro Koizumi, a program MC, joins adventitiously in the dinner scene of the three
sisters! The scene is very lively. Let’s enjoy the program!
Program: Platinum Family
Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 7-9 p.m.
Station: TV Asahi (TV Asahi Network, 24 Nationwide Networks)

The 13th Kinetsukikai National Convention was held at Kyoto Minamiza Theater on Tue. June 27th and Wed. June 28th. Hiroko Koshino is an accredited Nagauta performer who received the name of Kineya Katsuroku-jo. On the 28th, she performed “Funa Benkei” before the Kinekatsukai’s traditional Nagauta medley
“Shokyokushu”.

She has been working on the artwork of the program cover as well as the stage background in recent years and has been acquiring a favorable reputation. At this
year’s convention,

she received the “performance award” for her outstanding contribution. Being familiar with Nagauta since her childhood, she has been committed to practicing while attending to her main business. She hopes to continue carrying on the tradition and contribute to the popularization and development of Nagauta.