NHK tapped Yokouchi for the lead in the series `Tabiji,` the 1967–68 morning drama. Yokouchi`s first major jidaigeki role was Atsumi Kakunoshin in the long-running `Mito Kōmon.` He portrayed `Kaku-san` in the first eight series on TBS from 1969 to 1978. Fans remember his deep voice in the theme song as well. He made another appearance on...