NHK's 83rd morning drama series, "Teppan," now has an official heroine. The broadcaster announced on Wednesday that 18-year-old Miori Takimoto was chosen for the lead role from an audition of more than 1,400 actresses.

"Teppan," which will air for six months starting on September 27, tells the story of a young woman named Akari who moves from ( Read more... )