HIROKO KOSHINO

Marking the 90th year of broadcasting, NHK Archives Portal has made video delivery abailable on the internet – selected masterpieces and 2000 news programs for free. A program titled ''Wonderful Life of Ayako Koshino,'' originally broadcasted in 2012, is selected among them, and now you can enjoy the digest version of the program via internet. The late Ayako Koshino who lived a life full of ups and downs was the main character of NHK TV drama ''Carnation." Hiroko Koshino, the eldest daughter of Ayako, makes comments on Ayako's life with a number of episode.

http://http://cgi2.nhk.or.jp/archives/tv60bin/detail/index.cgi?das_id=D0009010889_00000

2015-16 Autumn / Winter Collection was introduced in the magazine.

ART&DESIGN FORUM+EXHIBITION will be held at Osaka University of Arts Sky Campus from Saturday, May 9 to Wednesday, May 20. At the venue, Hiroko Koshino’s paintings will be shown together with eight other leading designers and artists. On Sunday, May 17, Koshino is giving a talk at one of the sequel lectures tilted “Story about the Near Future”. For participation, please submit the application form from the ART& DESIGN FORUM+EXHIBITION website. Please drop by and enjoy.

ART&DESIGN FORUM+EXHIBITION
Date: Saturday, May 9 – Wednesday, May 20, 2015 (Closed on Mondays)
Time: 11:00am – 7:00pm Venue: Osaka University of Arts Sky Campus (24th Floor, Abeno Harukus)

FORUM "Story about the Near Future” Guest lecturer: Hiroko Koshino
Date: Sunday, May 17, 2015 Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Venue: Osaka University of Arts Sky Campus (24th Floor, Abeno Harukus)

http://www.osaka-geidai.ac.jp/geidai/tokusyuu/artdesign2015/

With the theme of ''quest for quality of life,'' Diamond Q magazine addresses appealing topics such as golf.
In the latest May issue, the magazine features a story titled "Playing Golf till Centenarian." Hiroko Koshino appeared in the article and told about unforgettable golf courses she attended around the world. Also she stated on how golf can be a very mental sport, and the ongoing change on playing styles with ages.
The magazine is available in bookstores nationwide – don't forget to get your copy and enjoy reading it!

http://www.diamond.co.jp/go/q/

Yomiuri Shimbun Article on Japanese Traditional Puppet Play Yomiuri Shimbun Kansai edition started running a serial article titled "Eeyan! Kansai" (Nice! Kansai region) featuring Japanese traditional puppet play "bunraku" from Monday, March 30th. Hiroko Koshino stated the importance of cultivating and enriching humanity by seeing real traditions and stimulating one's right side of the brain from childhood. "Bunraku" puppet play is one of her personal recommendations for children to educate and broaden their future abilities.