# NHK drama Kaze, Kaoru nursing narrative

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nhk-drama-kaze-kaoru-nursing-narrative
> Updated: 2026-09-15T11:55:00.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 3.

The NHK morning drama series ‘Kaze, Kaoru’ depicts the development of the nursing profession during the Meiji era. Early narrative arcs focus on characters Rin and Naomi training Tatsuya to become a nurse and the movement to establish nursing regulations in the Tokyo Prefecture.

As the series progresses toward its final weeks, the plot follows the growth of the Keifu Nursing Association. The protagonists work to maintain professional standards while facing challenges from less scrupulous nursing associations. The storyline incorporates medical advancements, such as a fictionalized discovery of a gastric cancer treatment, and explores the emotional struggles of characters navigating professional and personal expectations.

Recent episodes detail Rin and Naomi providing specialized training to Tatsuya in areas such as pharmacology. The narrative has expanded to include the character Yagyu, a health bureau official, and a new character, Setsu, who expresses a desire to enter the profession, prompting discussions about establishing a formal nursing training school. Additionally, the plot follows the care provided to Shimaken following stomach cancer surgery, a storyline that has generated significant social media reaction due to depictions of character distress.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-15: Kaze, Kaoru: NHK drama follows nursing journeys in Meiji era

The NHK drama ‘Kaze, Kaoru’ follows nurses Rin and Naomi as they navigate medical training and patient care during the Meiji era, featuring a notable appearance by Tomoya Nakamura.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kaze-kaoru-nhk-drama-follows-nursing-journeys-in-meiji-era

### 2026-09-13: NHK drama ‘Kaze, Kaoru’ follows nursing development in the Meiji era

The NHK drama ‘Kaze, Kaoru’ follows nurses Rin and Naomi in the Meiji era as they train new staff and navigate medical advancements and professional challenges.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nhk-drama-kaze-kaoru-follows-nursing-development-in-the-meiji-era

### 2026-09-10: NHK drama ‘Kaze, Kaoru’ explores nursing in the Meiji era

The NHK drama ‘Kaze, Kaoru’ depicts the lives of nurses in the Meiji era, focusing on new training decisions and the personal struggles of characters seeking their own identities.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nhk-drama-kaze-kaoru-explores-nursing-in-the-meiji-era

---
Cite as: NHK drama Kaze, Kaoru nursing narrative. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/nhk-drama-kaze-kaoru-nursing-narrative