The 60-year life of Yoshimoto Sei, the model for the drama "Hana Noren" - What kind of woman was the founder of Yoshimoto Kogyo?

Yoshimoto Kogyo has produced many popular comedians, such as Akashiya Sanma and Downtown, and dominates the Japanese comedy world. But did you know that its history began in the Meiji era, when one woman was the founder? Well, now you're probably wondering what the heck that is. The drama "Hana Noren," starring Kitagawa Keiko, will be broadcast on March 8, 2025, and "Warotenka," the NHK morning drama that aired in October 2017, is based on the m…