NHK drama ‘Kaze, Kaoru’ follows nursing development in the Meiji era

The NHK morning drama series ‘Kaze, Kaoru’ continues its portrayal of nursing in the Meiji era. In recent episodes, protagonists Rin (Ai Miura) and Naomi (Juri Uesaka) focus on training Tatsuya (Ayaka Higashino) in nursing knowledge, including pharmacology, in preparation for practical training.

As the series approaches its final weeks, the narrative follows the growth of the Keifu Nursing Association. While Naomi and Rin work to maintain professional standards, they face challenges from less scrupulous nursing associations. The plot also touches on medical advancements, featuring a fictionalized discovery of a gastric cancer treatment method by the character Fujita.

Upcoming previews for the 25th week, titled ‘Fubaika’, have caused significant viewer reaction on social media due to a tense scene involving the character Shimaken (played by Kensho Sano), who is shown in a distressed state.