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When Haruka was nine years old, she moved from Osaka to Yufuin with her father, Yosuke, and younger sister, Asuka. Yosuke wanted to start a restaurant in the town. Haruka's mother, Yuko, stayed in Osaka, leading to her parents getting a divorce shortly after. Yosuke opened a restaurant but had to close it down not long after. Fast forward ten years, Haruka is working part-time while attending junior college to support her family. Yuko, concerned about Haruka, invites her to Osaka and offers her a job. Despite not forgiving her mother, Haruka decides to work in Osaka to help Yosuke reopen the restaurant. Haruka's experiences in Osaka help her to better understand her mother and she excels as a tour planner, utilizing her knack for pleasing people.

The 62nd NHK Asadora Drama titled Watashi no Aozora is set in Oma-cho, Aomori and Chuo-ku, Tokyo. The series follows the journey of Kitayama Nazuna, a young mother, and her son Taiyo from Ohma, a small town in Aomori. Taiyo's father, Murai Kento, had dreams of becoming a professional boxer but had to give up due to a detached retina. Unaware of Nazuna's pregnancy, Kento left for America with another woman for eye treatment. After a successful operation, he returned to boxing but faced challenges in achieving success. Meanwhile, Nazuna gave birth to Taiyo and moved to Tokyo in search of Kento. Their paths cross by chance, leading Kento to try to reconnect with his newfound family. The series delves into their journey as they navigate the complexities of forming a family together.

The 81st NHK Asadora introduces a new series titled Welkame. The plot follows Nami, a young woman who grew up in a minshuku. After moving to Tokyo for a job at a magazine company, she unexpectedly loses her position and is forced to return to her hometown, where she must navigate relationships with her family and old friends.

The narrative revolves around a girl named Jun Kano, who grew up in Miyakojima, Okinawa. After securing a job at a prestigious hotel in Osaka, she crosses paths with a man named Itoshi Machida (Itoshi meaning love in kanji), whose sibling has recently died. Despite their contrasting personalities, they develop romantic feelings for each other.

The narrative follows Tenka, a 17-year-old girl born and raised in Sendai, Miyagi prefecture. When her father changes jobs, her family relocates to Tokyo. Tenka stays briefly with her grandfather, a passionate rice farmer residing at Igune, a forest surrounded by vast rice fields in the Sendai plains. Upon completing high school, she moves to Kichijyoji in Tokyo to live with her family in a residence situated on the grounds of a temple owned by her grandfather's longtime friend, Suzuki Shozo. Also on the property is a small nursery school operated by Shozo's wife, Yoshiko. Tenka begins to contemplate a career as a pediatric nurse. Over time, it is revealed that Tenka's family and the Suzuki Shozo family have a deep-rooted connection spanning generations. Tenka discovers that she is betrothed to Shozo's grandson, Ryunosuke, as per an agreement between her grandfather and Shozo. (DramaWiki) Notable locations in the story include Sendai, Miyagi and Musashino, Tokyo.

The narrative centers around Tsubasa, a 20-year-old woman who prioritizes her family and their business. Her world is shaken when her long-lost mother returns home. In order to repay her mother's debts, Tsubasa takes on a job as a DJ at a local radio station.

The 77th NHK Asadora, titled Chiritotechin, is set in Fukui prefecture. The story follows Wada Kiyomi, also known as Kiyomi-B, a young woman from Fukui who relocates to Osaka in pursuit of her true calling. In Osaka, Kiyomi-B discovers the art of rakugo, a traditional Japanese comedic storytelling style, and decides to pursue a career in it. In the summer of 1982, Kiyomi-B and her family move back to Obama in Fukui, her father's hometown. While her grandmother and uncle embrace the family's return, her grandfather Shotaro opposes Masanori taking over the family business of making Wakasa lacquer chopsticks. Kiyomi-B develops a love for rakugo after listening to it at Shotaro's factory, which brings her closer to her grandfather.

Natsumi, a 23-year-old woman from Yokohama, is training with her father, a master baker, to become a pastry chef. She lives with her parents and younger brother. During a trip to Iwate Prefecture with her boyfriend Masaki for his grandmother Katsuno's 77th birthday, Katsuno falls ill and asks Masaki to return to run the ryokan she manages in Morioka City. Natsumi decides to stay in Yokohama while Masaki goes back to Morioka, but surprises him later by expressing her desire to become the ryokan's manager. Will Natsumi's journey be as smooth as the title suggests?

Derived from Seshiru no Mokuromi, the series focuses on 'Men's Vanity', a publication targeting men that is affiliated with the magazine 'Vanity' featured in the original drama. Each episode showcases five young male models in a documentary-style format, exploring questions like "What attracts us?" and "Is appearance everything?". The director, a character within the show, delves into these inquiries by observing the models' perceptions of their attractiveness and how they navigate relationships with women during activities like clubbing, hanging out with friends, and going on dates.

Kawahara Kimiko, the oldest of three sisters, was born in Osaka in 1937. When she was nine years old, her family relocated to Shigaraki in Shiga Prefecture. Surrounded by the local Shigaraki pottery, Kimiko developed a passion for ceramics and aspired to become a ceramics artist. Despite the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated industry, she persevered and built a groundbreaking career in ceramic arts, from her early years to her marriage.

Hoshino Asa dresses in a unique style and dons a wig before heading to a restaurant. During her meal, she comes across individuals who seem troubled about their situations. Asa steps in like a contemporary hero, lending an ear to their confessions and allowing them to open up. Despite her eccentric appearance, Asa also harbors a sensitive side and is wary of the stares from others.

This drama is a companion series to "Sensei no Toriyose" focusing on the adventures of Kimejima-kun, an energetic courier, and Shinonome-san, a chatty building manager

You are just a phone call away from reducing feelings of loneliness.

A community resides close to park number 8, each person with their own unique narrative. The tale follows five individuals navigating life in their fifties. (ChineseDrama.info)

The narrative revolves around the experiences of Koshino Ayako, a renowned fashion designer who died in 2006 at 92 years old. In addition to her thriving career in Japan, she also managed to raise three daughters who went on to achieve global recognition as designers themselves. These daughters are Hiroko, Junko, and Michiko.

The NHK Asadora Renzoku Drama titled Churasan tells the story of Kohagura Eri, a young woman born on Kohamajima Island in Okinawa on May 15, 1972, the day Okinawa was returned to Japan from the U.S. When Kamimura Shizuko and her two sons, Kazuya and Fumiya, visit Eri's family's small inn, they are warmly welcomed by her fun-loving yet quirky family. Eri is surprised to learn that Kazuya is terminally ill, prompting Shizuko and her sons to spend their final days together in the beautiful Okinawan nature. After Kazuya's passing, Fumiya and Eri make a promise to marry in the future. Eventually, Fumiya and his mother leave the island to return to Tokyo. Years later, Eri works as a nurse and Fumiya as a doctor at the same hospital in Tokyo, where they are reunited.

The 67th NHK Asadora Drama follows the story of Manten, a young woman who grew up on a small island in southern Japan surrounded by nature. Inspired by her father, who disappeared at sea when she was eight years old, Manten holds onto his dream of space exploration. At eighteen, Manten faces pressure from her mother to decide on a career path or start paying rent, while also dealing with a declaration of love from a childhood friend. Despite these challenges, Manten remains determined to pursue her dream of joining Japan's National Space Development Agency, NASDA. However, she realizes that achieving this goal will require hard work and dedication, including obtaining a college education and gaining three years of experience in the field. As Manten navigates the complexities of life and love, she remains steadfast in her pursuit of space travel, making unlikely friendships along the way.

Akari's biological mother hails from Osaka. In order to delve deeper into her roots, she relocates to Osaka to reside with her grandmother. It is revealed that Akari's grandmother shut down the okonomiyaki eatery following the departure of Akari's adolescent mother. Subsequently, Akari takes it upon herself to revive the okonomiyaki restaurant and launch the business independently.

Yumi and Yuusaku are on the verge of getting married. Yumi is dressed in her wedding gown, anxiously waiting for the ceremony to start. However, she is concerned because they have not officially gotten engaged. To add a special touch to the event, she invited five couples to the ceremony with a card that reads, "Please share your words of love with the most significant person in your life." As the couples make their way to the ceremony, they each start expressing their heartfelt emotions.

Following a dispute, an elderly couple with white hair find themselves in the midst of a divorce, while a romance unfolds over three generations. What led to the breakup of the white-haired couple? As they embark on a quest for truth spanning five decades, who will be the one to advocate for letting go? And when the storm passes, listen as I declare, "I love you." (ChineseDrama.info)

Securing employment in Seoul appears to be an unattainable goal for these four young individuals residing in Noryangjin-dong. In a landscape where aspirations feel distant, will they manage to navigate the intense rivalry and land their ideal positions? (OnDemandKorea)

Suzuki Rinko, a skilled writer at a fishing magazine, is 24 years old and struggles with her height of 175 cm. When she is moved to the editorial team of a women's magazine, her reporting helps her discover her true beauty.

Suzuki Rinko, a 21-year-old woman, has recently picked up a new hobby and is currently employed in the editorial division of "Go" magazine. Despite her lack of interest in makeup and beauty, she is later reassigned to the editorial team of a women's magazine. As she delves into her reporting assignments, she starts to feel compelled to enhance herself.

Suzuki Rinko, a 26-year-old woman, finds pleasure in day trading and aspires to work in the editorial division of a business publication. However, she finds herself redirected to the editorial team of a women's magazine due to unforeseen circumstances. In her role, she endeavors to enhance her own beauty through the interviews she conducts. Additionally, she is requested by her brother to temporarily look after her niece, Ranko.

Suzuki Rinko, a 27-year-old writer, is employed in the editorial team of a women's magazine. In her personal life, she is involved in a long-distance relationship with her boyfriend. As she conducts interviews, she reflects on her own concept of beauty.

Suzuki Rinko, a 20-year-old who has returned from living in New York, finds herself employed in the editorial division of a women's magazine. Her interviews shed light on her journey in enhancing her beauty, exploring Japanese culture, and understanding the responsibilities of being a part of society. Additionally, Rinko experiences the formation of her first female friendship in Japan during the course of the story.

Renowned glass artisan Zhang Fu Hai encounters treachery and family mysteries as his apprentice Song Kai colludes with a competitor, bringing to light buried truths and long-standing grievances. Simultaneously, an ancient cross-cultural romance is reignited, and a new generation embraces the challenge of preserving traditional craftsmanship for the future.

While Itsuki was away on a business trip, Bryan and Tsuneo worked together to get the Matsuyama-Jenkins home ready for an approaching typhoon. Unexpectedly, Tsuneo's great-niece Setsuko arrived, surprising them both. Setsuko, who had recently spent time in the United States, was not the quiet girl Tsuneo remembered. Bryan started to feel envious of Alice's new bond with Setsuko. In an attempt to unite the family, they decided to play some traditional Japanese games, which sparked a competitive streak in everyone.

A new series inspired by the drama 'Ishiko to Haneo: Sonna Koto de Uttaemasu?' follows Amatsuyu Kayami, also known as Amami, a law student at The University of Tokyo. Teaming up with Shiozaki Keisuke, a worker at a soba restaurant, they work together to resolve issues faced by customers. (Reference: jshowbiz.com)

Nishikigoi, a comedic pair from Japan, emerged victorious in the esteemed M1 Grand Prix in 2021. Their rise to fame on various television programs has added a humorous element to their narrative, showcasing the unwavering support of their family. (The TV Japan)

Three women of varying appearances, characteristics, and styles come together at a weekend gathering where they each meet different men, leading to personal growth and a sense of rejuvenation. Meanwhile, the men involved remain unaware of the impact of these encounters on their lives. (Tver)

Each evening, individuals with minor concerns enter through the doors of Occhan Kitchen, a well-liked eatery known for its "Tonight's Omakase" (chef's selection) skillfully crafted by its reserved proprietor. As patrons enjoy the "Omakase," they indulge in drinks and vent their frustrations. However, the owner merely offers brief replies... or rather, he is unable to respond. This is due to his uncertainty about the appropriate level of closeness to maintain with the younger crowd. Yet, after listening to their grievances daily, he unexpectedly discovers the solution. The owner is discreetly "updating his 'Occhan' on a daily basis. This initiative aims to foster warm communication between middle-aged men and young individuals from varying generations, all while providing simple and delectable recipes.

The narrative "The Journey of Assemblyman Jung, Lee, Ro, and Woon" portrays the reunion of four childhood friends who reconnect as members of the provincial council. This series was created to help the residents of the province grasp the functions of the metropolitan council and the legislative work carried out by the provincial council. (Reddit.com)

The web series focuses on the everyday experiences of a new employee at a company set in a real Starbucks store

An emotional narrative centered on the investigators from the National Human Rights Commission of Korea, who are diligently striving to safeguard human rights in the face of societal discrimination. The story aims to inform the public about the importance of the NHRC and the work of its investigators.

A web drama that centers around the experiences of five young individuals searching for employment in Noryangjin-dong, Seoul, Korea, in the year 2014. (OnDemandKorea)

The 71st Asadora is called Wakaba, which follows the story of a young woman who fulfills her father's desire by becoming a landscape gardener. Wakaba, originally from Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, enjoyed a happy life with her family until the devastating Great Hanshin Earthquake struck in 1995. After losing her architect father in the disaster, Wakaba, along with her mother and brother, relocates to Obi, an ancient castle town in Nichinan, Miyazaki Prefecture, where her grandmother, uncle, and aunt reside. Surrounded by Obi's lush natural surroundings, Wakaba discovers the healing power of plants and decides to return to Kobe to help rebuild the city with abundant greenery.

The 75th NHK Asadora is titled Imo Tako Nankin and is set in 1962 Osaka. The series is inspired by an essay written by Tanabe Seiko, an acclaimed writer, which reflects on her own life. The main character, Hanaoka Machiko, is a 37-year-old single woman who works at a hardware store in Osaka City and also pursues writing. After falling ill from overwork, Machiko meets and falls in love with Tokunaga Kenjiro, a doctor who treats her. They eventually marry, but Kenjiro comes with a large extended family, including his five children, brother, sister, and parents. The drama follows Machiko as she navigates her new family dynamics while continuing to pursue her career as a novelist in a humorous and heartwarming manner.

Sakura follows the journey of Matsushita Sakura, a fourth-generation Japanese American woman from Hawaii, who relocates to a quaint town in Gifu, Japan to work as a language teacher for middle school students

Qin Jie, a newcomer to the workforce, is known for his warmth and neatness. Despite appearing aloof at first glance, he becomes quite chatty when he starts organizing. Zhen Lan, on the other hand, is a disorganized woman who works from home. In the past, she used hoarding as a way to cope with emotional pain, but thanks to Qin Jie, she has transformed into a tidying expert. Qin Jie not only helped her organize her living space but also assisted her in sorting out her emotions.