Welkame - Asian drama recommendation
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Welkame(ウェルかめ)

2009Japan
AsadoraBusinessDramaFamilyLifeShort Length Series

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.

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Recommendation: Watashi no Aozora similar to Welkame
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Watashi no Aozora(私の青空)

2000Japan
AsadoraDramaFamilyLifeShort Length SeriesMelodrama

Like Welkame, this drama also features Asadora, Drama, Family, Life, and Short Length Series themes with a 71% similarity match.

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.

Recommendation: The Perfect Path for Two similar to Welkame
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The Perfect Path for Two(夫婦道)

2007Japan
BusinessDramaFamilyLife

Like Welkame, this drama also features Business, Drama, Family, and Life themes with a 67% similarity match.

The sitcom portrays the weddings of the three daughters from the Takanabe family involved in tea cultivation, the challenges of passing down the family's tea business through generations, and the conflicts that arise between the couples. It captures the human drama within the family, showcasing moments of both joy and sorrow.

Recommendation: Manten similar to Welkame
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Manten(まんてん)

2002Japan
AsadoraBusinessDramaFamilyLifeShort Length SeriesOuter SpaceRomanceSpace Travel

Like Welkame, this drama also features Asadora, Business, Drama, Family, Life, and Short Length Series themes with a 67% similarity match.

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.

Recommendation: The Perfect Path for Two 2 similar to Welkame
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The Perfect Path for Two 2(夫婦道2)

2009Japan
BusinessDramaFamilyLife

Like Welkame, this drama also features Business, Drama, Family, and Life themes with a 67% similarity match.

The Ideal Journey for a Pair revisits the ordinary challenges faced by a married couple as they work to raise children and manage a small tea farm. It vividly portrays the various difficulties that arise between spouses, parents and kids, siblings, and community members. The storyline continues two years after three daughters left one after the other to get married. They have now come back home with a range of marital problems to address.

Recommendation: Teppan similar to Welkame
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Teppan(てっぱん)

2010Japan
AsadoraBusinessDramaFamilyLifeShort Length SeriesFoodRestaurantRestaurateur Female Lead

Like Welkame, this drama also features Asadora, Business, Drama, Family, Life, and Short Length Series themes with a 67% similarity match.

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.

Recommendation: Imo Tako Nankin similar to Welkame
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Imo Tako Nankin(芋たこなんきん)

2006Japan
AsadoraBusinessDramaFamilyLifeShort Length Series1960sComedyMarried Female LeadWriter Female Lead

Like Welkame, this drama also features Asadora, Business, Drama, Family, Life, and Short Length Series themes with a 60% similarity match.

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.

Recommendation: Stand By Me (2012) similar to Welkame
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Stand By Me (2012)(守望的天空)

2012China
BusinessDramaFamilyLifeComedy

Like Welkame, this drama also features Business, Drama, Family, and Life themes with a 57% similarity match.

Pu Tao is a resilient young woman who learned to be self-reliant from a young age. Her father abandoned the family, and her mother left her at a boarding school to care for her autistic brother. After 17 years of no communication, her mother reappears, leaving Pu Tao to care for two autistic children and dealing with her father's sudden return. She must navigate the challenges of her parents' betrayal while also managing her own family issues.

Recommendation: Legend of Entrepreneurship similar to Welkame
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Legend of Entrepreneurship(温州一家人)

2012China
BusinessDramaFamilyLifeRags To Riches

Like Welkame, this drama also features Business, Drama, Family, and Life themes with a 57% similarity match.

A tale of the Zhou family from Wenzhou, China, depicts their rise from destitution to prosperity following a series of challenges and triumphs.

Recommendation: Family on the Go 3 similar to Welkame
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Family on the Go 3(温州三家人)

2021China
BusinessDramaFamilyLifeMultiple Mains

Like Welkame, this drama also features Business, Drama, Family, and Life themes with a 57% similarity match.

The drama portrays the journey of entrepreneurs Xiang Cheng Hui, Lin Yi Shan, Yang Bu Zhen, and their successors as they navigate the challenges of reform and opening up in the era of the "new normal." They engage in a conflict over the location of a new base but eventually reach a peaceful resolution. Zhang Lu, a Tsinghua University student, visits Wenzhou and learns about Xiang Cheng Hui and Lin Yi Shan's advancements in the new energy industry. She ends up marrying Lin Yi Shan. Yang Bu Zhen's fashion city project garners attention online, despite facing a cold war with his celebrity wife. Xiang Cheng Hui's son, along with Pan Xiao Yong and Ireland, establish the e-commerce platform "Pin Shanggu." Meanwhile, Yang Tian Zhen and Lin Dan Feng found the "Red Wine Castle" and encounter numerous challenges. Their internet philanthropy initiatives attract a wide audience, while their personal lives are filled with drama. The three entrepreneurs venture into private banking, creating ripples in the industry. Their descendants, including Xiang Xiang, benefit from the government's strong backing of the internet sector, propelling the new generation of Wenzhou residents to the forefront of the modern era.

Recommendation: The Drive of Life similar to Welkame
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The Drive of Life(歲月風雲 / 岁月风云)

2007Hong Kong
BusinessDramaFamilyLifeRomance

Like Welkame, this drama also features Business, Drama, Family, and Life themes with a 57% similarity match.

Crafted in honor of the 10th commemoration of Hong Kong's handover to China, this series delves into the intertwined past of these regions. The storyline will center on the expansion of China's automotive sector, a prominent car production corporation, and the family at its helm.

Recommendation: Kaze no Haruka similar to Welkame
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Kaze no Haruka(風のハルカ)

2005Japan
AsadoraFamilyLifeShort Length SeriesYouth

Like Welkame, this drama also features Asadora, Family, Life, and Short Length Series themes with a 57% similarity match.

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.

Recommendation: Kurumi Yohin Ten similar to Welkame
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Kurumi Yohin Ten(くるみ洋品店)

2011Japan
BusinessDramaLifeShort Length SeriesMiniseries

Like Welkame, this drama also features Business, Drama, Life, and Short Length Series themes with a 57% 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 Welkame
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Zenryoku Shissou(全力失踪)

2017Japan
BusinessDramaFamilyLifeMiniseries

Like Welkame, this drama also features Business, Drama, Family, and Life themes with a 57% 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 Welkame
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Machikouba no Onna(マチ工場のオンナ)

2017Japan
BusinessDramaFamilyLifeMiniseries

Like Welkame, this drama also features Business, Drama, Family, and Life themes with a 57% 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: Rich Man, Poor Love similar to Welkame
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Rich Man, Poor Love(钻石王老五的艰难爱情)

2007China
BusinessDramaFamilyLifeRomance

Like Welkame, this drama also features Business, Drama, Family, and Life themes with a 57% similarity match.

In the city of Xing Hai, Meng Hao is a prosperous young billionaire who leads Kun Peng Real Estate. Despite being admired by many women, he has never shown any interest in romantic relationships. However, everything changes when he unexpectedly falls in love with Lin Yu Xin, who happens to be the girlfriend of his brother Meng Wei's best friend. Meng Hao's pursuit of Yu Xin causes tension with her boyfriend, Hao Liang, ultimately strengthening their bond. Tragically, Hao Liang suffers a severe injury at work and slips into a coma. Desperate to cover the medical expenses, Yu Xin turns to Meng Hao for assistance after exhausting all other options. He agrees to foot the bill on one condition: Yu Xin must be his partner or spouse for a year.

Recommendation: Scarlet similar to Welkame
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Scarlet(スカーレット)

2019Japan
AsadoraDramaFamilyLifeShort Length SeriesHistoricalPotteryRomance

Like Welkame, this drama also features Asadora, Drama, Family, Life, and Short Length Series themes with a 56% similarity match.

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.

Recommendation: Honmamon similar to Welkame
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Honmamon(ほんまもん)

2001Japan
AsadoraBusinessDramaFamilyLifeShort Length SeriesChef Female LeadFoodRestaurantRestaurateur Supporting CharacterRomance

Like Welkame, this drama also features Asadora, Business, Drama, Family, Life, and Short Length Series themes with a 55% similarity match.

Yamanaka Konoha, an 18-year-old girl from the rural Kumano area of Wakayama prefecture, comes from a family that relies on forestry for their livelihood. Konoha's mother, Senri, is a teacher of traditional farming methods and local history to tourists, while her father, Ichiro, dreams of opening a restaurant in Osaka. Konoha was raised in the forested hills by her grandfather, Sadamichi, who taught her ranger skills and meditation techniques. With a natural talent for tasting food, Konoha decides to pursue a career as a chef after her grandmother's passing. She joins her father in leaving Kumano for Osaka, where she plans to learn the art of cooking while Ichiro works towards opening his own restaurant.

Recommendation: Gegege no Nyobo similar to Welkame
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Gegege no Nyobo(ゲゲゲの女房)

2010Japan
AsadoraBusinessDramaFamilyLifeShort Length SeriesAdapted From An AutobiographyComic IndustryDisabilityHistoricalRomance

Like Welkame, this drama also features Asadora, Business, Drama, Family, Life, and Short Length Series themes with a 55% similarity match.

The narrative focuses on the experiences of a married couple, as narrated by Mura. (Tokyograph) Based on the memoir "Gegege no Nyobo" penned by Mura Nunoe, the spouse of manga artist Mizuki Shigeru. Presented as the 82nd NHK Asadora.

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Beppin-san(べっぴんさん)

2016Japan
AsadoraBusinessDramaFamilyLifeShort Length SeriesFriendshipHistoricalHistorical FictionShowa EraWorld War 2

Like Welkame, this drama also features Asadora, Business, Drama, Family, Life, and Short Length Series themes with a 55% similarity match.

Sumire, a girl born in the affluent area of Kobe during the early Showa era, dedicated herself to creating children's clothing as a means of livelihood following the destruction of war. Eventually, she went on to open the first children's goods store in Japan.

Recommendation: The Mother similar to Welkame
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The Mother(大地情深)

2013China
DramaFamilyLife

Like Welkame, this drama also features Drama, Family, and Life themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Sakura Saku Made similar to Welkame
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Sakura Saku Made(桜咲くまで)

2004Japan
DramaFamilyLife

Like Welkame, this drama also features Drama, Family, and Life themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Fen Jin De Xuan Lu similar to Welkame
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Fen Jin De Xuan Lu(奋进的旋律)

2020China
BusinessDramaFamily

Like Welkame, this drama also features Business, Drama, and Family themes with a 50% similarity match.

Centered around the themes of 'China innovation' and 'Chinese ingenuity,' this narrative chronicles the advancements in technology within China's manufacturing sector. Spanning over seven years from 2012 to 2019, the story revolves around three families spanning three generations who exemplify the dedication of true craftsmen. Characters like Lin Jie and Li Bin showcase the ambition of young tech pioneers as they embark on a journey of creativity to fulfill their aspirations. Upon returning to China, Lin Jie forms a romantic connection with a female university student, gradually growing closer as they collaborate professionally.

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The Swimsuit Saga(乘风踏浪)

2024China
BusinessDramaFamilyLifeComedySlight Romance

Like Welkame, this drama also features Business, Drama, Family, and Life themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Shades of Life similar to Welkame
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Shades of Life(我們的天空)

2014Hong Kong
DramaFamilyLife

Like Welkame, this drama also features Drama, Family, and Life themes with a 50% similarity match.

Yu Yang, a well-respected former school principal, has a strong love for traditional Chinese culture and values family above all else. His oldest child, Jack Wu, earned a degree in journalism and now works as an editor for a magazine. Jack is known for his inquisitive nature and occasionally disagrees with his father on social matters. With a 40-year age gap, Yu Yang and his daughter, Zoie Tam, struggle to connect due to their differing perspectives shaped by different generations. Yu Yang also finds it challenging to adapt to the fast-paced changes brought by modern technology. Luckily, his daughter-in-law, Elaine Yiu, effectively manages the household as a devoted mother and wife. As their son grows, the family faces tough decisions regarding his education, leading to heightened emotions for all involved. The show delves into key issues affecting Hong Kong residents, such as education, housing, an aging population, youth competitiveness, Mainland China relations, and immigration trends. Through each episode, the series realistically portrays these challenges, striking a chord with viewers.

Recommendation: The Heir to the Throne similar to Welkame
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The Heir to the Throne(家族荣耀之继承者)

2024Hong Kong
BusinessDramaFamily

Like Welkame, this drama also features Business, Drama, and Family themes with a 50% similarity match.

The Qiu family, known for their preference for sons, is set to have their family property inherited by the only male grandson of the third generation, Qiu Zhi Bin. However, a surprising turn of events occurred when Mr. Qiu, who was in a coma after a stroke, signed a letter authorizing his eldest granddaughter, Qiu Hao Er, to act as chairman of the group in his place. This unexpected decision led Qiu Hao Er into a tumultuous situation instead of propelling her to the height of power.

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The Floating Generation(島嶼協奏曲)

2024Hong Kong
DramaFamilyLife

Like Welkame, this drama also features Drama, Family, and Life themes with a 50% similarity match.

Three women, each at a different point in their lives, are looking to start fresh in a new country for various personal reasons. Faye, who got married young, recently discovered her husband's infidelity. Seeking a change of scenery, she pays a visit to her closest friend in Taipei with the intention of finding a new partner to settle down with. Meanwhile, Lydia and Leo, a married couple who were both successful in their careers, decided to leave their high-paying jobs in Hong Kong and relocate to Green Island to manage a hotel. Despite their initial admiration for the laid-back lifestyle on the island, they face challenges as Lydia's perfectionism clashes with the business setbacks caused by the pandemic, leading to tensions with local partners and conflicts with Leo. Lastly, Yvonne, an art teacher working on a temporary basis in Taipei, receives news that her contract will not be renewed. Worried about readjusting to the fast-paced life in Hong Kong, she is determined to find a way to stay in Taiwan with the help of her colleagues Shun Wan and Yu Shan. However, Yvonne must confront her true motivations for wanting to remain in Taiwan.

Recommendation: Churasan similar to Welkame
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Churasan( ちゅらさん )

2001Japan
AsadoraDramaFamilyLifeShort Length SeriesDoctor Male LeadMedicalNurse Female LeadRomance

Like Welkame, this drama also features Asadora, Drama, Family, Life, and Short Length Series themes with a 50% similarity match.

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.

Recommendation: Watashi no Aozora 2002 similar to Welkame
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Watashi no Aozora 2002(私の青空 2002)

2002Japan
AsadoraDramaFamilyLifeMelodramaMiniseries

Like Welkame, this drama also features Asadora, Drama, Family, and Life themes with a 50% similarity match.

Hey, stay away from him... well, he may not be my husband, but he belongs to me! Due to popular demand, the My Blue Sky story continues! What happened to Nazuna, her lively son Taiyo, and Kento, the man who left them to pursue a career in boxing? The last time we saw Nazuna two years ago, she had chosen to keep her child and remain in Tokyo after being abandoned at the wedding altar. Being a single mother was challenging, but she and her son were able to create a comfortable life for themselves. Now, Kento and Nazuna have reunited, and although they are not married, they live in separate apartments nearby, each following their own aspirations. Taiyo, getting ready for fourth grade, receives support from both his parents, and their unconventional family dynamic surprisingly works well. Things take a twist when Kento falls in love with another woman. Koyuki, reserved and timid, is the complete opposite of the outgoing and direct Nazuna. Nazuna and Taiyo are forced to reconsider their unique family setup as a result. Nazuna decides to confront the situation head-on and fight for the family she has built. Get ready, anything can happen!

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Zoku Heisei Meoto Jawan(続・平成夫婦茶碗)

2002Japan
DramaFamilyLife

Like Welkame, this drama also features Drama, Family, and Life themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Boku to Kanojo to Kanojo no Ikiru Michi similar to Welkame
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Boku to Kanojo to Kanojo no Ikiru Michi(僕と彼女と彼女の生きる道)

2004Japan
DramaFamilyLife

Like Welkame, this drama also features Drama, Family, and Life themes with a 50% similarity match.

The central theme of this television series revolves around the connections between parents and children, as well as between spouses. It delves into the complexities of love, the essence of life, and the pursuit of genuine happiness. The protagonist is taken by surprise when his wife suddenly expresses her desire for a divorce, despite his belief that he was a devoted husband. Without providing a reason, she packs her things and leaves, leaving behind their 7-year-old daughter. This leaves the man to navigate life as a single parent to Rin, their daughter, amidst an uncomfortable atmosphere at home. Struggling with unfamiliar household responsibilities and the care of Rin, Tetsuro grapples with feelings of anger and stress, all while being unsure of his daughter's emotional state.

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Last Present (2004)(ラストプレゼント ~娘と生きる最後の夏~)

2004Japan
DramaFamilyLife

Like Welkame, this drama also features Drama, Family, and Life themes with a 50% similarity match.

Hiraki Asuka has been given a terminal cancer diagnosis with only three months to live. She decides to reconnect with her daughter and ex-husband, whom she had previously left behind, in order to make the most of her remaining time and rekindle their relationships.

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Wataru Seken wa Oni Bakari 7(渡る世間は鬼ばかり7)

2004Japan
DramaFamilyLife

Like Welkame, this drama also features Drama, Family, and Life themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Panda is Coming to the Town similar to Welkame
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Panda is Coming to the Town(パンダが町にやってくる)

2008Japan
DramaFamilyLife

Like Welkame, this drama also features Drama, Family, and Life themes with a 50% similarity match.

The unique title "Panda" refers to a panda outfit worn by the main character, a 29-year-old woman known for her talent. She was once praised as a child prodigy actress and had successful songs as a singer, but her career took a different path after turning 20. Nowadays, radio DJs and TV show hosts wear panda costumes, while she remains attached to her favorite song. She falls in love with a younger man at a cake shop in her neighborhood and they marry, pledging to pursue their dreams as a singer and pastry chef. However, their newlywed bliss is disrupted when her older sister and three children move in, causing challenges in their relationship. The drama follows the couple as they navigate the early hurdles of marriage, exploring themes of family, love, and life through the eyes of a talented woman married to a bakery owner.

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Wataru Seken wa Oni Bakari 10(渡る世間は鬼ばかり10)

2010Japan
DramaFamilyLife

Like Welkame, this drama also features Drama, Family, and Life themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Jun & Ai similar to Welkame
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Jun & Ai(純と愛)

2012Japan
AsadoraBusinessLifeShort Length SeriesHotel SettingRomance

Like Welkame, this drama also features Asadora, Business, Life, and Short Length Series themes with a 50% similarity match.

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.

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Jia Shi Wu Li(家事无理)

2007China
DramaFamilyLife

Like Welkame, this drama also features Drama, Family, and Life themes with a 50% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around a pair of individuals with contrasting backgrounds who encounter challenges in their romantic relationship, personal lives, and professional endeavors

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Mothers 2017: The Pregnant Homeless Women(マザーズ2017 野宿の妊婦)

2017Japan
DramaFamilyLife

Like Welkame, this drama also features Drama, Family, and Life themes with a 50% similarity match.

Madoka, a pregnant homeless woman, sought assistance from Takako Okada, the leader of "Smile Baby," as she approached her due date. While originally planning to give her baby to a man she met online, Madoka switched to another organization called "Online Adoption" after being offered money in exchange for the baby. Using the funds she received from Nonogaki, the representative of the new organization, Madoka paid for nursing school tuition in hopes of gaining independence. However, she grew concerned about Nonogaki's motives and attempted to cancel the agreement. Nonogaki demanded double the amount of money received in order to terminate the contract and coerced Madoka into signing away parental rights with a lawyer. Nonogaki operated as a middleman profiting from connecting babies with adoptive parents without considering the well-being of the children. Despite her reservations, Madoka ultimately delivered her baby to the elderly adoptive parents at the specified location.

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Night Market Life (2009)(夜市人生)

2009Taiwan
BusinessDramaFamily

Like Welkame, this drama also features Business, Drama, and Family themes with a 50% similarity match.

Cai Yue Xia runs a booth at a night market, as her husband, Qing Xiang, is employed on the mainland. Their family faces turmoil when Qing Xiang establishes a second family. Yue Xia faces challenges in raising her children with support from the night market's leader.

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Happiness Simple(福好简单)

2012Taiwan
DramaFamilyLife

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Recommendation: Flavor of Life similar to Welkame
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Flavor of Life(含笑食堂)

2013Taiwan
DramaFamilyLife

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Liu Han Xiao decided to step away quietly to fulfill her duty as a daughter. At the age of 40, she made the difficult decision to leave her career as a Realty Commissioner and reopen her parents' canteen to start anew. Qiu Luan, aged 60, remained indifferent towards her husband who had left their home years ago for another woman. However, when her father, Liu Gui De, returned home after years of abandonment due to dementia, brought back by the woman he had been involved with, how would Qiu Luan react to his return? How would Han Xiao, her brother, and Xin Hui, who had missed out on 20 years of love, adjust to this new situation?

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Open Mind, Open Possibility(心开运转)

2013Taiwan
DramaFamilyLife

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Park No.8(8號公園)

2018Taiwan
DramaLifeShort Length Series

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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)

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Wakaba(わかば)

2004Japan
AsadoraBusinessFamilyLifeShort Length SeriesDeathDeath Of A FatherEarthquakeGardeningYouth

Like Welkame, this drama also features Asadora, Business, Family, Life, and Short Length Series themes with a 45% similarity match.

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.

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Tenka(天花)

2004Japan
AsadoraFamilyLifeShort Length SeriesCountryside SettingNurse Female LeadRomance

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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.

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Tsubasa (2009)(つばさ)

2009Japan
AsadoraFamilyLifeShort Length SeriesBroadcasting IndustryComedyDJ Female Lead

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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.

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Qi Nian Zhi Yang(七年之痒)

2024China
DramaFamilyShort Length SeriesWeb Series

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Pearl(爱闪亮)

2013China
DramaFamilyLifeRomance

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Divided into two sections, the initial segment is known as Ai Shan Liang with 33 episodes, while the latter part is titled Shan Liang Ai with 37 episodes. Pearl, also known as Zhen Zhu, was brought up by her grandmother after her mother abandoned her to marry a prosperous doctor. Her aspiration is to excel as a clothing designer, and she puts in a great deal of effort to make her dream come true. She falls in love with wealthy "Fu Er Dai" He Zhi Wei, and after overcoming numerous challenges posed by their families, they tie the knot. Zhen Zhu becomes pregnant, but tragically, Zhi Wei is involved in an accident, leaving her widowed and pregnant. Five years later, Zhen Zhu is looking after her child and her late husband's family. To support them, she secures a position at a clothing design firm. Through her determination and kindness, Zhen Zhu touches the lives of those around her and gradually moves closer to realizing her dream as a clothing designer.

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Hello Gorgeous(華麗一族)

2013China
BusinessDramaLifeRomance

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Song Jiao Yang, a talented student in the field of fashion design, unexpectedly finds herself thrust into the world of supermodeling. As she navigates this new industry, she forms connections with Li Zhen (played by Godfrey Gao) and Zhao Yu Tian (portrayed by Jed Lee). Zhao Yu Tian, an established model, takes a tough-love approach with Jiao Yang but harbors hidden feelings for her. On the other hand, Li Zhen is kind and supportive towards Jiao Yang, though he conceals his past and origins. Feeling rejected by his family, Li Zhen's demeanor changes, leading him down a path of vengeance where he will go to great lengths, including manipulating his relationship with Song Jiao Yang.

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Mikon Rokushimai 2(みこん六姉妹2)

2008Japan
DramaFamilyLifeComedy

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Happiness From The Clouds(幸福从天而降)

2014China
DramaFamilyLifeRomance

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After years of constant arguments and dissatisfaction, Tian Lan and Zhan Peng decided to end their marriage and pursue separate paths. They both found new partners and began to enjoy the happiness of being in a loving relationship. However, the well-being of their daughter has posed a challenge for their new partners. Will they reconcile to fulfill their daughter's desire for a united family or work together to address the issue appropriately?