NHK drama ‘Kaze, Kaoru’ completes filming as plot intensifies

The NHK morning drama series ‘Kaze, Kaoru’ has completed its year-long filming process. The series, which follows two women navigating the nursing profession during the Meiji era, is based on the life of Chika Ozeki. Lead actresses Ai Mikami and Juri Uesaka expressed deep gratitude for the production experience, with Uesaka noting that portraying a character through marriage and motherhood was a significant personal milestone.

As the series approaches its final month of broadcast, the plot is entering intense stages. Recent episodes have depicted characters facing the shadows of war and personal hardships, including themes of pregnancy and potential military deployment. The story continues to draw on the historical struggles of its real-life inspirations, highlighting the complexities of women's roles in early modern Japanese society.