NHK Broadcasting Culture Award 7 March at 15:38 on March 5

This year's NHK Broadcasting Culture Prize will be given to those who have made significant contributions to the development of the broadcasting business and the improvement of the broadcasting culture. Was.

The following people have received the award.

Singer Hiroki Itsuki (71), who has released numerous hit songs and has participated in the NHK Red and White Singing Battle 49 times in a row.

All Hanshin Giant (62.68) who is a comic artist who has been a driving force in upward comics, and has appeared on many programs such as "Encyclopedia of Variety Life".

Ryoken (86), a horticultural researcher who has appeared in "Hobby Horticulture" for nearly half a century and has widely spread the word about Japanese horticultural culture at the New Sunday Art Museum and other places.

Yoshie Tachibana (78) is a Japanese dancer who has been indispensable for NHK drama production, including teaching and choreography for taiga dramas and historical dramas.

Yoshikazu Nakamura (75) is a Kabuki actor who plays an active role in Kabuki and conveys the appeal of Kabuki in many programs such as "Invitation to Classical Performing Arts".

Toshitsuji Fujii (73), emeritus professor at the University of Tokyo, who has contributed to disaster reporting for over 30 years as a leading volcanic researcher and has appeared on many programs such as the NHK Special.

Hiroaki Muraoka (67), emeritus professor at Tohoku University, has been working on hard disk research essential for recording video for many years and has contributed to the practical application of large-capacity, high-speed recording methods.

These 7 groups were selected for this year's Broadcasting Culture Award.