Los Angeles, CA – Japan Hollywood Network is excited to announce the airing of the acclaimed drama "Hana Noren" with English subtitles on channel 44.1 (KXLA) across the Los Angeles and Orange County area. The show will be broadcast on Sunday, August 3, and August 10 at 7 pm.
"Hana Noren" is a sweeping drama based on the novel by Toyoko Yamasaki. The story follows Taka Kawashima, a character inspired by Sei Yoshimoto, the founder of Yoshimoto Kogyo, one of Japan’s largest entertainment companies known for managing many comedians.
The drama portrays the life of Taka Kawashima (played by Keiko Kitagawa), a legendary entertainment promoter who made significant strides in Osaka as a pioneering female producer during the tumultuous eras from Meiji to Showa. Taka's journey is one of passion, energy, and resilience as she navigates the entertainment industry while facing personal struggles as a wife and mother.
"Hana Noren" is a moving and heartfelt portrait of a woman who laid the foundation for Japan’s entertainment industry, filled with love, laughter, and inspiration.
Japan Hollywood Network can be accessed by anyone with over-the-air television in the KXLA broadcasting area. Viewers using an antenna can find it on channel 44.1. For cable and satellite users, the channel information is as follows:
- SPECTRUM-CHARTER: Channels 14, 19, 20, 715, or 1240
- COX: Channels 31, 32
- DirecTV, Dish, U-Verse: Channel 44
For more information, please visit our website at www.jhollywoodnet.com or contact at info@jhollywoodnet.com.



