Miyane-ya concludes 20-year broadcast history

The long-running Japanese news program ‘Joho Live Miyane-ya’ concluded its 20-year history on October 2, marking its 5,134th broadcast. The program, which aired on Yomiuri TV and Nippon TV, had been a staple of weekday afternoon programming since July 2006.

The final episode featured an emotional reunion as freelance announcer Koji Fujimura returned to the studio for the first time in approximately four months. Fujimura had been absent from the program to undergo treatment for cancer. During the ending segment, host Seiji Miyane expressed his gratitude and shed tears, stating, “Thank you for getting well,” noting that Fujimura was not just a reporter but a trusted confidant.

Announcer Kohei Nishiyama also reflected on the program's conclusion via social media, describing his eight years with the show as his “youth” and expressing deep gratitude for the opportunity to work with Miyane and his colleagues. The final broadcast concluded with a gathering of the cast and staff to celebrate the program's legacy.