Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku - Asian drama recommendation
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Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku(本日は、お日柄もよく)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationBusinessDramaLifeMiniseriesPoliticalSlight Romance

Kotoha Ninomiya is employed in the general affairs division of a sweets company. Unexpectedly, she is instructed to switch to the public relations department, where she struggles. To add to her troubles, Kotoha Ninomiya discovers that Atsushi Imagawa, whom she has hidden feelings for, is preparing to wed another woman. The two have been close friends since childhood. Devastated, she attends Atsushi's wedding ceremony. During the event, she is touched by Kumi Kuon's congratulatory speech. Kotoha Ninomiya is renowned for her exceptional skills as a speechwriter.

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Recommendation: Shitamachi Rocket (2011) similar to Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku
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Shitamachi Rocket (2011)(下町ロケット )

2011Japan
Novel AdaptationBusinessDramaLifeMiniseries

Like Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Business, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 71% similarity match.

Tsukuda Kohei used to lead the development of a space rocket but left the Space and Astronautical Science Agency due to the rocket launch failure. He now manages Tsukuda Manufacturing, a small factory in the historic downtown area. On the other hand, Teikoku Heavy Industries unveiled plans for a homegrown rocket launch during a press event. However, the project hit a snag when Zaizen Michio, the Aerospace Division's chief, discovered that the patent for the crucial engine component technology had already been filed by Tsukuda Manufacturing. In a desperate attempt to secure the patent, Zaizen offered Tsukuda 2 billion yen. But...

Recommendation: Shitamachi Rocket similar to Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku
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Shitamachi Rocket(下町ロケット)

2015Japan
Novel AdaptationBusinessDramaLifeMiniseries

Like Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Business, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 71% similarity match.

Kohei Tsukuda used to work for the Aerospace and Science Exploration Agency before taking over his father's small factory, Tsukuda Industries. Despite facing challenges in his relationship with his daughter Rina, Tsukuda Industries has seen some improvement in its operations. However, Tsukuda's focus on developing a rocket engine has led to a decline in business. The situation worsens when a major client suddenly decides to stop working with Tsukuda Industries and the company gets sued by a competitor, Nakashima Industries, for patent infringement. This results in damage to Tsukuda Industries' reputation and financial struggles with banks. In the midst of these difficulties, Teikoku Heavy Industries offers to purchase a patent held by Tsukuda Industries for 2 billion yen.

Recommendation: Kimitachi ni Asu wa nai similar to Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku
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Kimitachi ni Asu wa nai(君たちに明日はない)

2010Japan
BusinessDramaLifeMiniseries

Like Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku, this drama also features Business, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 57% similarity match.

Murakami Shinsuke is an expert in corporate consulting specializing in personnel restructuring. He strategically guides employees towards voluntary retirement through one-on-one interviews. The storyline revolves around workers who are compelled to reflect on the significance of their jobs in the midst of impending layoffs. -- NHK

Recommendation: Kondo Umaretara similar to Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku
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Kondo Umaretara(今度生まれたら)

2022Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaLifeMiniseries

Like Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 57% similarity match.

Recommendation: Sanzenen no Tsukaikata similar to Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku
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Sanzenen no Tsukaikata(三千円の使いかた)

2023Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaLifeMiniseries

Like Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 57% similarity match.

This story follows three generations of women from the Mikuriya family as they ponder the kind of life they want to live and tackle their challenges through saving money. Mikuriya Miho, the second daughter, recently moved out on her own after securing a well-paying job. She had aspirations of being a successful career woman with a loving partner, but a certain incident prompts her to reevaluate her path.

Recommendation: Hokuo Kojirase Nikki similar to Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku
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Hokuo Kojirase Nikki(北欧こじらせ日記)

2022Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaLifeMiniseries

Like Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 57% similarity match.

Shimako, an employee at a Tokyo travel agency, has a strong passion for Scandinavia. She resides in a cozy apartment filled with Scandinavian decor, cuisine, music, and various items that transport her to Finland. Unexpectedly, the company's president declares bankruptcy, prompting Shimako to deepen her affection for Finland.

Recommendation: Magma similar to Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku
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Magma(マグマ)

2012Japan
Novel AdaptationBusinessDramaMiniseries

Like Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Business, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 57% similarity match.

Taeko is employed at a financial institution that is affiliated with a foreign country. She is tasked with reviving a small company that has recently been acquired. Taeko faces challenges from the employees of the company, who are focused on advancing geothermal power as a potential energy solution. Initially seeing her new role as a step down, Taeko commits herself to turning the small company into a successful venture. This story is adapted from Jin Mayama's novel "Maguma."

Recommendation: Kakuu OL Nikki similar to Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku
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Kakuu OL Nikki(架空OL日記)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaLifeMiniseries

Like Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 57% similarity match.

The television series is adapted from a blog authored by Baka Rhythm from 2006 to 2009, in which he assumed the identity of a female office worker named Kakuu Masuno. Masuno, who claimed to be employed at a bank, shared anecdotes about the daily emotions experienced by an office worker and those in her social circle.

Recommendation: Shitamachi Rocket Season 2 similar to Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku
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Shitamachi Rocket Season 2(下町ロケット 第2シリーズ)

2018Japan
Novel AdaptationBusinessDramaLife

Like Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Business, Drama, and Life themes with a 57% similarity match.

Tsukuda Kohei, a former scientist at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, now manages his late father's factory. He is involved in the Stardust project for developing domestic rockets, which is led by a major Japanese company. One day, Kohei learns that the company's CEO will be replaced and the Stardust project will be terminated. Naohiro, an employee at Kohei's factory, cares for his sick father and tends to his farm every weekend. When Kohei and Mitsuhiko visit Naohiro, Kohei is inspired by seeing him drive a tractor, sparking a new aspiration within him.

Recommendation: Tetsu no Hone (2010) similar to Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku
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Tetsu no Hone (2010)(鉄の骨)

2010Japan
Novel AdaptationBusinessDramaMiniseriesCorruption

Like Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Business, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

Tomishima Heita has been employed by a construction firm for three years, initially working on construction sites before being moved to the sales department. He becomes entangled in bid-rigging schemes within the company and learns that his father's death was linked to similar illegal activities. Now faced with the decision of either exposing the wrongdoing as a whistleblower or shielding the company he is employed by.

Recommendation: Kurumi Yohin Ten similar to Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku
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Kurumi Yohin Ten(くるみ洋品店)

2011Japan
BusinessDramaLifeMiniseriesShort Length Series

Like Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku, this drama also features Business, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

In a run-down shopping district, Shinoda Mariko stars as the owner of a clothing store with a unique talent for instantly knowing a customer's clothing size. The narrative will revolve around her interactions with various patrons. (Credit: JapanBullet)

Recommendation: Zenryoku Shissou similar to Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku
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Zenryoku Shissou(全力失踪)

2017Japan
BusinessDramaLifeMiniseriesFamily

Like Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku, this drama also features Business, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

Isoyama Takeshi, a temporary worker at a company, receives news from his employer that he will remain on a fixed-term contract with no possibility of becoming a permanent staff member. At home, his wife Seiko and 12-year-old daughter Nanami often criticize him. Adding to his troubles, a real estate investment he made secretly ends up with unexpected consequences, leaving him struggling to keep up with mounting interest payments. Encountering a mysterious elderly woman, he hatches a plan to vanish for 7 years in order to be legally declared dead and start anew.

Recommendation: Machikouba no Onna similar to Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku
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Machikouba no Onna(マチ工場のオンナ)

2017Japan
BusinessDramaLifeMiniseriesFamily

Like Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku, this drama also features Business, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

Arimoto Hikari, a 32-year-old woman who is married with a son, visits her father Taizo after he collapses from overworking. The doctor informs Hikari that her father only has 4 days to live. Despite her initial resistance, Hikari decides to take over her father's company as he had originally intended for her. However, she encounters challenges such as her husband traveling to America for work and facing opposition from some employees like Katsumata and Junzo. This story is inspired by Suwa Takako's novel "Machi Koba no Musume."

Recommendation: Ryosangata Riko: Mo Hitori no Puramo Joshi no Jinsei Kumitate Ki similar to Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku
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Ryosangata Riko: Mo Hitori no Puramo Joshi no Jinsei Kumitate Ki(量産型リコ -もう1人のプラモ女子の人生組み立て記-)

2023Japan
BusinessDramaLifeMiniseriesWorkplace Setting

Like Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku, this drama also features Business, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

Komukai Riko embarks on the "Dream Crazy" project with her university peers Shinji and Asai. She presents her service idea to Inuzuka from the startup support program "Dog Run", but faces a setback when her proposal receives a critical evaluation. Additionally, she questions the term "mass production type" used by Nakano Kyoko, a member of Dog Run. Riko is encouraged to explore new ideas and stumbles upon a model shop while taking a different route than usual. With the encouragement of the shop owner, Yassan, she decides to try her hand at creating plastic models.

Recommendation: Shufu Katsu! similar to Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku
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Shufu Katsu!(主婦カツ!)

2018Japan
Novel AdaptationBusinessDramaMiniseriesFamily

Like Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Business, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

Natsuko Miyamoto, a 48-year-old stay-at-home mother to two children (Hana, 20, and Kotaro, 17), is taken aback when her husband Akira, aged 54, reveals his plans to leave his job and pursue his passion for agriculture. Feeling motivated to find her own employment, Natsuko encounters obstacles due to lack of experience and her age. However, a surprising turn of events leads her to discover potential job opportunities at a disorganized supermarket. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Yamaonna Nikki similar to Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku
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Yamaonna Nikki(山女日記 ~女たちは頂きを目指して~)

2016Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaLifeMiniseriesSports

Like Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

At 40 years old, Tachibana Yuzuki has recently started working as a guide for mountain climbing. During her initial solo expedition to Mount Myoko and Mount Hiuchi, she encounters three women in her group: Yumi and Ritsuko, who are employed at a department store, and Mitsuko, who works at a welfare facility. Despite facing various challenges and personal issues, these novice climbers attempt to conquer the mountains under the guidance of Kijima, a younger colleague who is more experienced than Yuzuki. Extracted from the book "Yamaonna Nikki" penned by Minato Kanae.

Recommendation: Kibougaoka no Hitobito similar to Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku
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Kibougaoka no Hitobito(希望ヶ丘の人びと)

2016Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaLifeMiniseriesFamily

Like Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

Tajima resides happily in Tokyo with his wife Keiko, their daughter Mika, and son Ryota. Unfortunately, Keiko is diagnosed with terminal cancer and passes away within three months. Keiko was the light of the family, and her absence creates a void in their hearts. Tajima attempts to continue on as usual, but soon realizes it is futile. Upon his children's suggestion, they visit Kibougaoka, Keiko's hometown, to reminisce about her past. They visit Keiko's old, empty home, and Tajima proposes they move there. Mika and Ryota agree, and the Tajima family begins a new chapter in Kibougaoka.

Recommendation: No Side Game similar to Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku
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No Side Game(ノーサイド・ゲーム)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationBusinessDramaMiniseriesSports

Like Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Business, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

Kimijima Hayato is employed by a large manufacturing corporation and strives for success in his career. Despite being considered for a promotion, he objects to a project led by his superior, resulting in his demotion to the role of general affairs chief at a factory in a rural area. Additionally, he is tasked with managing the company's rugby team, the Astros. Once a strong team, the Astros have faced a series of defeats recently. Kimijima Hayato aims to improve his reputation within the company by transforming the Astros into a competitive force, despite his lack of rugby knowledge.

Recommendation: Operation Z similar to Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku
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Operation Z(オペレーションZ ~日本破滅、待ったなし~)

2020Japan
Novel AdaptationBusinessDramaMiniseriesPoliticalDebtFinancial CrisisPrime Minister Male Lead

Like Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Business, Drama, Miniseries, and Political themes with a 50% similarity match.

Japan's economy is currently facing a severe crisis, with a national debt exceeding 1 quadrillion yen. In response, Prime Minister Takamori Ejima has tasked a group of 4 top finance officials with the challenge of cutting the country's annual expenses in half. Operating under the codename Operation Z, these elite bureaucrats are working diligently to achieve the seemingly impossible goal of reducing Japan's yearly spending by 50%.

Recommendation: Kanjou 8-go Sen similar to Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku
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Kanjou 8-go Sen(感情8号線)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaLifeMiniseriesRomance

Like Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

In Ogikubo, Hachimanyama, Chitose Funabashi, Futako Tamagawa, Kaminoge, and Denen Choufu, Loop line 8 passes through these six towns. Despite the close proximity, passengers must transfer trains and take a longer route. In each of these towns, there are women who struggle with unfulfilled love, such as one-sided crushes, domestic abuse, and extramarital affairs. Similar to neighbors taking a detour, their relationships are loosely intertwined. Due to the complex nature of their connections, they only scratch the surface when interacting with each other, leading them to question their personal struggles. Despite their worries and comparisons, they strive to move forward.

Recommendation: Top League similar to Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku
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Top League(トップリーグ)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationBusinessDramaMiniseriesPoliticalInvestigationMysteryReporter Male Lead

Like Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Business, Drama, Miniseries, and Political themes with a 50% similarity match.

Matsuoka Naoki, a journalist at Yamato Newspaper's business desk, is reassigned to the political desk. During a press conference with Chief Cabinet Secretary Kondo, Matsuoka catches Kondo's attention by asking about a safe discovered in Minato, Tokyo. As a result, Matsuoka is tasked with covering Kondo and joins the exclusive "top league" group of reporters who investigate high-ranking government officials. Meanwhile, Matsuoka's former colleague, Sakai Yuji, now works for a weekly magazine and also delves into the mystery of the safe in Minato. A robbery occurs involving someone Sakai had previously reported on regarding the safe. This event leads to Matsuoka and Sakai reuniting after a decade and uncovering a government scandal. This story is based on the novel "Top League" by Hideo Aiba.

Recommendation: Shiroi Kyoto similar to Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku
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Shiroi Kyoto(白い巨塔)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationBusinessDramaMiniseriesPoliticalDoctor Male LeadHospital SettingMedicalSurgeon Male Lead

Like Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Business, Drama, Miniseries, and Political themes with a 45% similarity match.

Goro Zaizen is a skilled surgeon who is well-known for his expertise in laparoscopy surgery. Despite coming from a humble background, he has worked hard to achieve his current position as an associate professor in the surgery department of a university hospital. While he is admired by his students, his ambitious and confident nature has also led to some people feeling animosity towards him. Goro Zaizen is determined to eventually become a professor within the surgery department.

Recommendation: Caseworker's Diary similar to Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku
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Caseworker's Diary(健康で文化的な最低限度の生活)

2018Japan
BusinessDramaLifeMiniseriesAdapted From A MangaSocial Issues

Like Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku, this drama also features Business, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 44% similarity match.

Emiru Yoshitsune, a 22-year-old newcomer in the field of social work, is tasked with assisting individuals in need of public aid

Recommendation: The Swimsuit Saga similar to Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku
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The Swimsuit Saga(乘风踏浪)

2024China
BusinessDramaLifeSlight RomanceComedyFamily

Like Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku, this drama also features Business, Drama, Life, and Slight Romance themes with a 44% similarity match.

Recommendation: Tsubaki Bunguten similar to Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku
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Tsubaki Bunguten(ツバキ文具店)

2017Japan
BusinessLifeMiniseriesSlight RomanceFriendshipGrandma-Granddaughter Relationship

Like Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku, this drama also features Business, Life, Miniseries, and Slight Romance themes with a 44% similarity match.

Upon returning to Kamakura after an 8-year absence, Hatoko discovers that she has inherited her grandmother's stationery store, Tsubaki Bunguten. To her surprise, the store is not actually a stationery shop, but a notary public that specializes in writing letters on behalf of clients. Despite being new to the business, Hatoko quickly improves her letter-writing skills, effectively conveying her clients' emotions to the recipients. As she immerses herself in her work, Hatoko finds fulfillment and happiness, motivating her to make positive changes in her life.

Recommendation: Teinen Joshi similar to Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku
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Teinen Joshi(定年女子)

2017Japan
BusinessDramaLifeMiniseriesComedyFriendship

Like Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku, this drama also features Business, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 44% similarity match.

The head of the Corporate Social Responsibility department at Kadokura Trading, 53-year-old Miyama Asako, is enthusiastic about a new project to establish schools in villages across Asia. However, she receives unexpected news from the senior managing director that she will be reassigned to the foods business as an advisor due to the company's policy of rotating managers at a certain age. Despite not having the freedom to choose her new role, Asako is fully occupied with various responsibilities and neglects her personal appearance. Through this process, she gradually recognizes the actions she needs to take to benefit society.

Recommendation: A Lifelong Journey similar to Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku
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A Lifelong Journey(人世间)

2022China
Novel AdaptationDramaLifePoliticalFamilyRomance

Like Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Life, and Political themes with a 44% similarity match.

A narrative depicting the lives of common citizens amidst the significant transformations in Chinese society through the years. In the late 1970s, the Zhou family resided in a provincial city in the northern region. The father, Zhu Zhi Gang, had recently taken part in the Third Front Movement in Xi Nan. The eldest son, Zhou Bing Yi, answered a national initiative by joining the first group of "educated" youths sent to rural areas. The eldest daughter, Zhou Rong, accompanied her poet spouse to the countryside of Guizhou. The youngest son, Zhou Bing Kun, remained at home with their mother. Over a span of five decades, the Zhou family encountered the waves of change in China. Zhou Bing Yi pursued a career in politics after completing his university studies, facing various challenges during the extensive reforms. Zhou Rong opted to stay and teach after achieving her Ph.D. despite experiencing hardships in her love life and spending twelve years living in France. Zhou Bing Kun and Zheng Juan, a beautiful yet unfortunate woman, developed romantic feelings for each other and progressed through their individual efforts. The family, along with relatives and friends in the community, learned to move forward together. Through their journeys in life, the Zhou family embodies a grand narrative of modern Chinese individuals. (ChineseDrama.info)

Recommendation: Sono Hi no Maeni similar to Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku
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Sono Hi no Maeni(その日のまえに)

2014Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaLifeMiniseriesFamilyMelodrama

Like Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 44% similarity match.

Harada Kazumi has been diagnosed with terminal cancer and has been informed that she has a year left to live. In the time remaining, she and her husband Kensuke decide to revisit the neighborhood where they started their life together, unaware of the concept of mortality. During their visit, they not only reminisce about their past but also contemplate their future together. As the inevitable day draws near, they must find a way to cope with loss and move forward with a positive outlook on life.

Recommendation: Tatakau! Shoten Girl similar to Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku
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Tatakau! Shoten Girl(戦う!書店ガール)

2015Japan
Novel AdaptationBusinessLifeMiniseriesRomanceShop Setting

Like Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Business, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 44% similarity match.

Pegasus Bookstore is facing challenges as a result of the competition from online book retailers. Aki Kitamura and Riko Nishioka work at Pegasus Bookstore. Kitamura, 23, is determined and has a carefree nature. She prioritizes her career and aspirations over marriage. Nishioka, 40, is a single woman who serves as the assistant manager at the bookstore. She takes pride in her work. Despite their contrasting personalities, the two women work together at the bookstore.

Recommendation: Yamaonna Nikki Season 2: Yama Fesu ni Ikou/Alps no Jou similar to Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku
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Yamaonna Nikki Season 2: Yama Fesu ni Ikou/Alps no Jou(山女日記〜山フェスに行こう/アルプスの女王〜)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaLifeMiniseriesMountain ClimbingSports

Like Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 44% similarity match.

Mountain climbing expert Tachibana Yuzuki extends an invitation to women seeking companionship on the Yama Onna Nikki website to join her at the Mountain Festival to make new friends. Nishi Manami, attending the festival alone, strikes up a friendship with Kumada Yui and together they embark on a guided tour of Tsubakurodake, known as the Queen of the Northern Alps. A father in his sixties, his son in his thirties, and other women captivated by the guide Kijima also join the group, leading to various interpersonal dynamics for Yuzuki to observe. It is during this time that Yuzuki is surprised by an unexpected comment from Kijima.

Recommendation: Bakabon no Papa yori Bakana Papa similar to Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku
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Bakabon no Papa yori Bakana Papa(バカボンのパパよりバカなパパ)

2018Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaLifeMiniseriesBased On A True StoryFamily

Like Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 44% similarity match.

The plot of this series revolves around the novel "Bakabon no Papa yori Bakana Papa," depicting the daily lives of the writer, her father who is a manga illustrator, and other members of their family.

Recommendation: 2 Hours similar to Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku
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2 Hours(ツーエイチ)

2004Japan
DramaLifeMiniseries

Like Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 43% similarity match.

Recommendation: Saiko no Obahan Nakajima Haruko Season 2 similar to Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku
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Saiko no Obahan Nakajima Haruko Season 2(最高のオバハン中島ハルコ2)

2022Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaMiniseries

Like Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 43% similarity match.

Based on the book series "The Incredible Grandmother" by Mariko Hayashi.

Recommendation: Headhunter (2018) similar to Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku
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Headhunter (2018)(ヘッドハンター)

2018Japan
BusinessDramaMiniseries

Like Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku, this drama also features Business, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 43% similarity match.

In Headhunter, the narrative explores the shifting landscape of job security, moving away from the concept of lifelong employment. The film delves into the contemporary labor market, following Kurosawa (played by Eguchi Yosuke) as he navigates the world of talent scouting in the headhunting industry.

Recommendation: Saisei no Machi similar to Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku
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Saisei no Machi(再生の町)

2009Japan
DramaLifeMiniseries

Like Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 43% similarity match.

"Revitalizing Our Community" is a social drama set in a small town in Osaka, Japan. The local government is facing a financial crisis, with severely limited funds. They must decide which government sectors to reduce funding for and which to prioritize in order to sustain their town.

Recommendation: Heisei Meoto Jawan similar to Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku
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Heisei Meoto Jawan(平成夫婦茶碗)

2000Japan
DramaLifeMiniseries

Like Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 43% similarity match.

A noodle shop owner struggling with debt and his incredibly resourceful wife are facing financial difficulties while trying to support their five children. Despite their limited funds, they rely on humor and clever problem-solving to make ends meet. (JDorama)

Recommendation: Sekai de Ichiban Atsui Natsu similar to Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku
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Sekai de Ichiban Atsui Natsu(世界で一番熱い夏)

2001Japan
DramaLifeMiniseries

Like Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 43% similarity match.

Kami Daisuke serves as the primary aide to influential parliamentarian Tojo Yuji. His aspiration is to enter politics and bring about change in Japan, with Tojo serving as his role model for an honest politician. Despite his busy schedule, Daisuke's wife Kumiko remains supportive of his ambitions. One day, Daisuke is shocked to discover a memo supposedly signed by him indicating acceptance of a 50 million payment from a construction firm. Tojo, believing Daisuke betrayed him by taking a bribe, distances himself from Daisuke who now faces scrutiny from both law enforcement and the media.

Recommendation: Hagetaka (2007) similar to Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku
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Hagetaka (2007)(ハゲタカ)

2007Japan
BusinessDramaMiniseries

Like Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku, this drama also features Business, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 43% similarity match.

Set in the late 1990s and early 2000s, this business drama unfolds during a time when the Japanese economy faced a downturn post the bubble burst. Traditional Japanese companies were now vulnerable to takeovers by foreign investors. Masahiko Washizu, a former Japanese bank employee turned New York-trained fund manager, returns to Tokyo with a mission to acquire Japanese businesses. Over the span of eight years, the story follows the journey of this relentless businessman, known as the "vulture," as well as the ambitions, challenges, and dreams of those involved in corporate acquisitions.

Recommendation: Tsubasa no Oreta Tenshitachi 2 similar to Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku
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Tsubasa no Oreta Tenshitachi 2(翼の折れた天使たち 2)

2007Japan
DramaLifeMiniseries

Like Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 43% similarity match.

Following the success of its initial television run, the series Angels with Broken Wings, featuring scripts by Yoshi, garnered over 1,800 messages from viewers praising the show. Now, the series is returning for a second installment! In the latest installment of the popular Deep Love series created by Yoshi, viewers can expect four stories, including one that was not featured in the first installment and three brand new stories. This series is a must-watch for young individuals facing challenges and for their parents' generation. The four nights will feature the following stories: 1st night - Impulse (starring Satomi Ishihara), 2nd night - Confederate (starring Erika Toda), 3rd night - Time (starring Rosa Katoh), and 4th night - Merchandise (starring Karina).

Recommendation: Kimi wo Miagete similar to Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku
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Kimi wo Miagete(君を見上げて)

2002Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaMiniseries

Like Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 43% similarity match.

The story follows Takano, a short man who works as a professional locksmith, and a tall woman he meets in Bangkok named Eiko Kosaka. Despite being a foot taller than him, Takano falls for Eiko but keeps his feelings hidden due to his height insecurities. Their paths cross again in Tokyo, leading to the development of mutual feelings between them. The plot is adapted from the newspaper novel "Kimi wo Miagete" by Yamada Taichi.

Recommendation: Yottsu no Uso similar to Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku
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Yottsu no Uso(四つの嘘)

2008Japan
DramaLifeMiniseries

Like Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 43% similarity match.

This series follows the lives of four women who are in their forties. Shifumi, an attractive woman, was known for stealing her classmate's boyfriend during high school. Despite facing criticism, she got married and had a child before eventually getting divorced. Currently, she is dating a younger man. The other three women from Shifumi's past include Makiko, a typical housewife, Neri, a doctor focused on her career, and Miwa, another housewife. Miwa is secretly involved with Keishi, Shifumi's ex-husband and the boyfriend she had stolen in the past. As the story unfolds, the hidden secrets and lies of these four women gradually come to light.

Recommendation: Kao: Shakking ~ Sen no Tatsujin similar to Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku
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Kao: Shakking ~ Sen no Tatsujin(借王<シャッキング>-銭の達人-)

2009Japan
BusinessDramaMiniseries

Like Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku, this drama also features Business, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 43% similarity match.

Detective Mizunuma, along with his younger sister Rie who works at a document office, and psychiatrist Kamijo who manages a psychiatric clinic, collaborate to carry out a fraudulent scheme in order to repay their individual debts of 200 million yen each. Their first target is Inokuma Real Estate, a company that has profited from Social Security Agency regulations. Upon discovering that the company owns unsold land in Atami, the trio devises a plan to create a fictitious Elderly Housing with Care business to deceive Inokuma Real Estate into selling them the land.

Recommendation: Honjitsu mo Hare. Ijo Nashi similar to Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku
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Honjitsu mo Hare. Ijo Nashi(本日も晴れ。異状なし 〜南の島 駐在所物語〜)

2009Japan
DramaLifeMiniseries

Like Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 43% similarity match.

Narumi is a tranquil island, inspired by the real-life Hateruma Island, where the demand for medical assistance outweighs the need for law enforcement. Despite the initial reluctance of the inhabitants, Shirase Ryo, a police officer, is assigned to the island. Over time, he forms close bonds with the locals and assists them in resolving their issues and planning for the island's future. --Tokyograph

Recommendation: Akumu no Drive similar to Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku
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Akumu no Drive(悪夢のドライブ)

2012Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaMiniseries

Like Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 43% similarity match.

In the novel "Akumu no Drive" by Kinoshita Hanta, a retired professional boxer and a failed comedian join forces to establish a transportation company. Initially, they acquire a vehicle and employ it to outsmart their adversaries.

Recommendation: Tsurukame Josanin: Minami no Shima kara similar to Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku
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Tsurukame Josanin: Minami no Shima kara(つるかめ助産院〜南の島から〜)

2012Japan
DramaLifeMiniseries

Like Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 43% similarity match.

Married life for Onodera Mariya took an unexpected turn when her husband Tatsuya disappeared suddenly. Feeling lost, she travels to a heart-shaped island in Okinawa that Tatsuya had mentioned before. Meanwhile, Tsuruta Kameko, a midwife in Tokyo, becomes disillusioned with the attitude towards abortion and hospital births among young women. After winning a lottery, she embarks on a trip around the world but ends up in Okinawa where she discovers a need for midwives. Determined to make a difference, she decides to establish a maternity hospital on the island. The paths of these two women from different generations cross in the southern islands, where they are welcomed by the locals with open arms, embodying the Okinawan saying, "If we meet by chance, we're all brothers and sisters."

Recommendation: Kazoku Hakkei similar to Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku
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Kazoku Hakkei(家族八景)

2012Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaMiniseries

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Kinami has been chosen to portray the role of Hita Nanase, a housemaid who possesses the supernatural gift of telepathy, enabling her to unveil the hidden truths within the households she serves. The character was formerly portrayed by Takigawa Yumi and Hori Chiemi.

Recommendation: Apoyan similar to Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku
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Apoyan( あぽやん)

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationBusinessMiniseries

Like Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Business, and Miniseries themes with a 43% similarity match.

Apoyan is a story based on a novel by Shinno Takeshi that focuses on the individuals involved in international travel, including travel agents and airport staff. Endo Keita, an employee at JALPAK, was responsible for overseeing overseas package projects at the Head Office. However, he was unexpectedly reassigned to Narita Airport, where underperforming employees were typically sent to work at the counters assisting travelers. Feeling undervalued and unproductive, Endo contemplated leaving the company as his passion for creating tour packages seemed unappreciated. Despite initial reservations, Endo gradually finds purpose in his new role at Narita Airport, thanks to the support of his colleague Baba Hanae and by assisting customers with their travel concerns before departure.

Recommendation: Made in Japan (2013) similar to Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku
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Made in Japan (2013)(メイドインジャパン)

2013Japan
BusinessDramaMiniseries

Like Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku, this drama also features Business, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 43% similarity match.

Due to the impact of a robust yen, the worldwide financial downturn, and the competitive challenge posed by emerging economies, the Japanese manufacturing sector finds itself in a delicate position. A major electronics manufacturer is teetering on the edge of insolvency, with only a 3-month financial buffer remaining. In a covert initiative, three employees from the company - representing sales, finance, and production departments - collaborate to establish a reconstruction team and diligently strive to rejuvenate the company.

Recommendation: Chi no Wadachi similar to Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku
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Chi no Wadachi(血の轍)

2014Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaMiniseries

Like Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 43% similarity match.

Drawing inspiration from Hideo Aiba's novel "Chi no Wadachi."

Recommendation: Dark Suit similar to Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku
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Dark Suit(ダークスーツ)

2014Japan
BusinessDramaMiniseries

Like Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku, this drama also features Business, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 43% similarity match.

Ryo Ichinose is employed as a sales representative at a branch of Hashiba Electronics, a medium-sized electronics manufacturer known for its extensive history. Unexpectedly, he is instructed to relocate to the main office. Despite his lack of standout qualities, the newly appointed company president, Matsumoto, recognizes Ichinose's persistence as a salesperson and assigns him to a five-person team tasked with devising strategies to enhance Hashiba Group's management. Together, Ichinose and his colleagues travel to Vietnam to explore opportunities for reducing costs. During their time in Vietnam, Ichinose uncovers a bribery scheme linked to the contract work between the main office and the subsidiary, stemming from a new business initiative known as a licensing program, which has greatly impacted Hashiba Group. Determined to bring about change and align the company with ethical practices, Ichinose is committed to realizing not only his own aspirations but also those of his fellow team members.