NHK's morning information program " Asaichi " (NHK General, Monday-Friday 8:15 AM), hosted by the comedy duo "Hakata Hanamaru-Daikichi" and announcer Naoko Suzuki, will air an Caster on July 1st titled "Poverty Spreading Among Young People...and Their Parents."
On the same day, the number of young people falling into poverty surged. A life that seemed to be going smoothly... Drastically changed by illness due to COVID-19! Receiving welfare... what is the reality? Unable to support their children... we interview the parents of the "ice age generation" about their plight. Interest rates are increasing!? Student loan repayments are difficult... what are the solutions? and more will be introduced.
Other segments include a live broadcast from Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture. In the "Everyone! It's Time to Eat" segment, makeup artist Pikako will be the instructor, and they will be making "Pikako-style! A Beautiful Salad with Plenty of Barley for Inner Beauty." Guests will be Gori from the comedy duo "Garage Sale," actress Sayaka Akimoto, and essayist Kamiko Inuyama.
