Japanese television programmes were handed over to Tonga Broadcasting Commission as a proactive support in enhancing knowledge of the people of the Kingdom of Tonga, into the diverse aspects of Japanese culture and society.
Two programmes presented were; a 39 episode animation suitable for children titled the “Tico and Friends,” depicting an adventure of an eleven year old girl who travelled around the world with a seven-tonne, eight metre long killer whale.
The second programme is a five episode drama of various lifestyles and social practices of the Japanese people, titled the “Love Stories from Fukuoka.”
Both programmes were provided in the DV-Cam video cassettes and will be broadcast starting next month through Television Tonga.
Japanese television programme has been broadcasted in Tonga since 2010 under the Japan Foundation, Promotion of TV Broadcasting Abroad Programme in collaboration with Tonga Broadcasting Commission.
Concurrently the “Carnation,” a Japanese drama, of the turbulent life of a mother who became internationally known as a fashion designer has been on TV since March, this year.
Tonga Broadcasting Commission is the only authorised broadcaster to broadcast the Japanese television programme, and the Embassy of Japan says it wishes to continue this partnership, with more Japanese television programmes to be handed over in the coming years.
Pic: Japanese TV series “Love Stories from Fukuoka"