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WOWOW's First Domestic Production Drama "The Man Who Carried the Voices of August" Receives the 34th Hashida Award

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  • WOWOW's First Domestic Production Drama "The Man Who Carried the Voices of August" Receives the 34th Hashida Award
  • WOWOW's planned and produced drama "The Man Who Carried the Voices of August" received the 34th (Reiwa 7th year) Hashida Award. Based on the true story of journalist Akihiko Ito, the drama, broadcast on NHK on August 13, 2025, explores the inheritance of atomic bomb experiences, war memories, and human dignity. This marks WOWOW's first Hashida Award.
  • Source: PR TIMES
  • Date: Mon Apr 13 2026 19:37:27 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)

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WOWOW's planned and produced drama "The Man Who Carried the Voices of August" received the 34th (Reiwa 7th year) Hashida Award. Based on the true story of journalist Akihiko Ito, the drama, broadcast on NHK on August 13, 2025, explores the inheritance of atomic bomb experiences, war memories, and human dignity. This marks WOWOW's first Hashida Award.

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WOWOW's First Domestic Production Drama "The Man Who Carried the Voices of August" Receives the 34th Hashida Award (Mon Apr 13 2026 19:37:27 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)), PR TIMES
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PR TIMES
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Mon Apr 13 2026 19:37:27 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)

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WOWOW's planned and produced drama "The Man Who Carried the Voices of August" received the 34th (Reiwa 7th year) Hashida Award. Based on the true story of journalist Akihiko Ito, the drama, broadcast on NHK on August 13, 2025, explores the inheritance of atomic bomb experiences, war memories, and human dignity. This marks WOWOW's first Hashida Award.

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Q: What is the name of the drama produced by WOWOW that received the 34th Hashida Award?
A: The drama produced by WOWOW that received the 34th Hashida Award is titled 'The Man Who Carried the Voices of August' and is based on journalist Akihiko Ito's true story.
Q: When was 'The Man Who Carried the Voices of August' broadcast and on which network?
A: The drama 'The Man Who Carried the Voices of August' was broadcast on August 13, 2025, on NHK as part of the post-war 80th anniversary commemoration.
Q: What real-life story inspired WOWOW's award-winning drama 'The Man Who Carried the Voices of August'?
A: The drama was inspired by journalist Akihiko Ito, who lived in Nagasaki and traveled across Japan collecting testimonies from atomic bomb survivors after World War II.
Q: What significance does the 34th Hashida Award hold for WOWOW as a production company?
A: The 34th Hashida Award marks the first time WOWOW has received this honor, recognizing its first domestic production drama with national acclaim for artistic excellence.
Q: What criteria does the Hashida Cultural Foundation use to select recipients of the Hashida Award?
A: The Hashida Award honors works that portray human emotions and relationships with artistic depth, public support, emotional resonance, and contributions to broadcast culture since its establishment in 1993.