Reiji Kurose, a high school sophomore, was “just” living his life, tied down by the town and his family.　He lived with his mother, a nurse‘s assistant, his brother, a shut-in, and his grandmother who suffers from dementia, in a provincial town with nothing to offer. In order to make life easier for ...

Throughout Japan, there are many delicious foods and drinks full of originality.The shinkansen seat table becomes a personal izakaya (Japanese-style pub) with infinite possibilities!
COVID-19 has made many menu items from famous restaurants available for takeout.Now comes a totally new kind of gour...

Her name is Saki Inagaki. She is an entertainer who dresses as the character Asuka from the anime "Evangelion." Saki left Japan to travel abroad! Her blog "Trek Across Europe" began in Vienna, Austria with the goal of covering checkpoints in ten countries on the way toward her final destination, Por...

Solve a brutal crime… Never! And avoid risk at all costs. Why? Because it's not worth the time and effort.
Introducing a detective drama for the new Reiwa era featuring two hot detectives who are the most passive you'll ever see in a detective series. They never solve any crimes, yet they're super ...

The clay goddess, Doguchan, who has slumbered in the earth for 10,000 years is awakened by Makoto, the son of an archeologist, and is revived in the modern world! Declaring that Makoto is now her slave, Doguchan sets out to battle the dark forces and exterminate evil. In the process, she helps Makot...

Mitsuru, a brilliant student who is not good at socializing, and Koichi,
a cheerful and popular student in class. They are 17-year-old classmates. Because of their opposite personalities, they are strongly attracted to each other. One morning, however, Koichi is hit by a truck right in front of Mi...

Franz Kafka
Powerless in every way and moreover, in the most perfect way. Franz Kafka, the great novelist widely regarded as one of the major figures of 20th-century literature.
Yet given this stature, we find his life itself was more absurd than what was depicted in his novels. Few people know th...

She loves to eat, but is hopeless at keeping house. Due to a job transfer, Hana’s beloved husband, Goro, is away from home. As a result, this housewife has grown a bit lazy. She’s hungry and looks in the pantry, but in her favorite words, the rice “is nigh(tingale) gone.” And the room is a mess. Han...

Ami Haruda, age 25. Self-professed woman of cunning. She learns that her fiancé has cheated on her and calls off her engagement, then ends up getting married on the rebound through a dating app!
Declaring, “I don’t care who I marry if I don’t have to love him,” Ami weds Manatsu Miura. She considers...

Aki Terada (24) is a freelance writer who is frustrated by her efforts to find work. When her boyfriend jilts her, she goes to live at a friend’s share house. There, she reunites with her former classmate and first boyfriend, Tomoya Hongyo, to whom she lost her virginity. He tells her he hasn’t been...

Misao Narita (Ai Mikami), an employee of a trading company, despises her high performer colleague from the same department, Kazuya Ichikawa (Taiki Sato), for his brutally blunt nature. However, a turn of events leads to Misao developing feelings for Ichikawa. Meanwhile, Ichikawa also falls for Misao...

Kyoto's allure lies not only in its shrines and temples or the elegance of the city.
For more than a millennium since the year 794, Kyoto flourished as the capital, leading the way in the arts, architecture and commerce. The essence of Japanese culture was born in Kyoto, and has been refined and pa...

Kazuma Yuda is distressed. He was unable to save his twin sister, Ichika Yuda (18), from being bullied. Then one day, a new student, Sara Kiritani, comes to his school. Mysterious and beautiful, Sara attracts the attention of the whole school, but for some reason, she comes close to Kazuma. She whis...

It’s midnight and the lights of the eatery called the “Midnight Diner” are just flickering on.
As most of the city sleeps, a few unique characters seek out this eatery for good food and good conversation. The menu only lists a pork, rice and soup set but on request, the chef will make almost anyth...

Mitsu enters the college, but still hung up on an ex-boyfriend from middle school.
This year’s all about new love... is what she thought until she finds her ex-boyfriend, Kaede, lives next door!
Five years later, he’s still a ladies’ man, and his kind smile hasn’t changed.
-Oh, no. I’m falling fo...

A young woman named Azusa (Yui Ichikawa) has inherited a women’s pro-wrestling team from her father who recently passed away. Things seem hopeless for the debt-ridden team especially since the referee suddenly leaves on the day of their first show. Azusa runs into a young Korean man (Lee Hong Ki) an...

“My Neighbor Seki” is a comedy drama set in the silent, closed environs of the classroom. The primary character is Seki, who sits at the back of the classroom, amusing himself without listening to the teacher. The other character is Yokoi, the girl who sits next to Seki and becomes so engrossed with...

The original series was a youthful comedy, “Oh, Boy! We Really Are Sailing!” which featured two female college students who aspired to become sea navigators. In this 2nd Season, the girls have completed their sea training and graduated from college, and the focus is on their journey as they take the...

What makes a person attractive and charming? Some may say a good personality, being knowledgeable in various fields, being an expert in one area, or having cultural understanding etc. Do you think you are charming enough? Topics covered include economy, history, culture, music and much more. Each ep...

Sayo is a career woman who believes that if you work hard, anything is within reach. Miharu is a nurse who has been in a too-long relationship as her hopes of marriage diminish. Miwa works at a credit union and has a hard time turning down men’s advances and suffers from low self-esteem. Akane is a ...

A 27-year-old wedding planner who has risen to the rank of chief wedding planner, Rinko Amaki (Kaho Takada) has fulfilled all her career goals, earning respect and recognition for her work and for being a “super woman. ”However, she has one deeply guarded complex. She is 27 years old and still a vir...

“Fate was the smell of isodine, it stung my wounds and brought tears to my eyes."
Satomin is a temporary high school teacher.
He has been single since he broke up with his girlfriend at a high school.
He has not been able to find a partner because of his non-regular job.
He has lost confidence ...

“Rumi’s Phenomenon” centers around Rumi Ikuno, an extremely unusual high school girl. Rumi tries to do all the things an ordinary high school girl would do – have friends, fall in love, study, and work part-time. But somehow, her uniqueness explodes and things deviate in an utterly different directi...

Japan in the not-too-distant future.
As generations change, among the people, discontent is at an all-time high and
society no longer functions well. The economy has declined and is heading toward collapse...
Postwar, Baby Boomers, Bubble, Lost Generation, Yutori, Millennials...
Each generation...

Michiru Toriyama, an ordinary housewife, joined a subscription service called "Buffet" on the recommendation of her friends, despite the fact that she has a loving husband.
This service was a subscription adultery service that allowed her to enjoy adultery in safety and comfort.

What awaits Mich...

Asako Yaeshima (26) works in the accounting department of Lilia Drop, a cosmetics and bath products maker. She has developed a complex due to hyperhidrosis and passes her days worried about her perspiration and body odor. One day, a coworker from the product development department, Kotaro Natori (29...

Takara-kun, a handsome man with a popular person atmosphere. Amagi-kun is full of energy and has a cute smile. They start dating without telling their classmates. However, Takara-kun who is popular with the girls and is always pushing him around with not enough words. Amagi-kun, who tends to think i...

Kumagawa Hospital is situated on the outskirts of town, enveloped by the woods. Luna Ogami began working here two weeks ago alongside Dr. Asahi Kumagawa who is an intern and the strict head nurse, Junko Kito. One night after visiting hours, Luna's coworker, Ayaka Suzuki, encounters a girl in school ...

This drama series, starring Mone Kamishiraishi, is the adaptation of a comic book about an introverted girl who adores good food. The story is set in an old residential area in downtown Tokyo.
Ayako Yamada, or Bun, is an 18 year-old who just entered university and started living by herself. Actuall...

Chapter One : Washoku Origins
Chapter Two : Wanmono (Bowl Dish)
In 794, Japan’s capital was moved to Kyoto.
It remained the capital for more than a millennium.
The diverse food culture of the Imperial family and nobility is still in evidence today.
The origins of washoku are honzen, shojin and ...

Tofukuji Temple, the head temple of the Rinzai sect of Buddhism, was built in 1236.
At the main entrance is Sanmon Gate, designated a National Treasure. It is the largest one of its kind among Zen temples of Japan. The site is imbued with the solemnity of Buddhism. Nineteen statues of the Buddha gr...

Japan is seen as a very uniform country but there is great diversity in the homes and lives of Japanese residents. This program explores some of Japan’s more unique homes and the personalities of the people who live in them. Home owner’s characters and personalities are reflected in a home where he ...

'Megumi Kanbayashi has been a freelance writer for five years. As a just-turned-30 single woman, she is beginning to feel the pangs of marriage anxiety. One day, Megumi’s editor brings her an idea for a series to be offered on the internet. It’s a novel premise - advertise for a single male looking ...