Actor Noppo Takami, known as "Noppo-san" for a long time in NHK Educational TV's children's program "Kankana," has died of heart failure at the age of 88. Takami trained with his father, who was an actor and comedian, and appeared for more than 1967 years in the role.
He was awarded NHK's Broadcasting Culture Award in 10 for his achievements in children's TV. He also wrote children's books and was active as a broadcast writer for children's programs.