Movies and TvShows featuring "japanese-food" theme.
Higa Nobuko was born and raised with her four siblings in a farmhouse in the "Yanbaru region" in the northern part of the main island of Okinawa. She aims to become a chef drawing inspiration from Okinawan cuisine. The four siblings follow very different paths, but the memories of their hometown connect their hearts and they're able to overcome their hardships as a family.
When Yumi Fukuzawa entered the Lillian Girls' Academy, a prestigious all-girls Catholic school in Tokyo, she never imagined she would catch the eye of beautiful and demure Sachiko Ogasawara, one of the school's most popular students. Now Sachiko has offered to be Yumi's soeur, her "sister" and guide for all her years at the academy. The whole idea has Yumi completely flustered—after all, they hardly know each other! The entire campus is abuzz with rumors about the two of them, but Yumi is conflicted over accepting Sachiko's offer. While she admires Sachiko, being her soeur would also mean constantly being at the center of the entire school's attention!
Dagashi Kashi is a TV show that follows the story of Kokonotsu Shikada, the son of a candy store owner, who is determined to become a manga artist instead. However, his plans are disrupted when Hotaru Shidare, a self-proclaimed confectionery expert, visits his father's store with the intention of recruiting him to take over the family business. With her eccentric personality and love for all things sweet, Hotaru brings excitement and chaos into Kokonotsu's life, making him question his dreams and the future of the candy store.
Nagi's Long Vacation follows the story of Nagi, a high school girl who experiences a series of humorous and dramatic events during her summer break. From moving to a new apartment and dealing with messy hair to navigating complicated relationships and funny mishaps, Nagi's vacation is anything but ordinary. Join her as she discovers the ups and downs of teenage life in Japan.
Samurai Gourmet follows the story of a recently retired salaryman who rediscovers his love for food and adventure. Inspired by his samurai fantasies, he explores various restaurants and cafes in Tokyo, indulging in the culinary delights of Japanese cuisine. Along the way, he embraces the joys of retirement and experiences the vibrancy of everyday life in Japan's capital city.
The drama series depicts the life of Tokuzo Akiyama, head chef of the Imperial Household Ministry’s Imperial Cuisine Division during the Taisho (1912-1926) and early Showa (1926-1989) eras. Based on a true story and book by Hisahide Sugimori, 'The Emperor’s Cook' follows the life of country boy, Akiyama, who arrives in Tokyo in pursuit of the culinary arts. Driven by a deep love for his wife and family, a great reverence for his teachers, strong reliance on friends and an abiding love for cooking, Akiyama eventually rises to become 'the Emperor’s cook'.
Mikoto Hanamaki is a paramedic with a special psychic ability: he can see the moment at which a person’s life ends. But the talent is a curse because despite his best efforts, he can’t seem to change that fate. Can this empathic paramedic, fighting on the front lines of life and death, find a way to alter the immovable hand of fate and save the one he loves?
Handa Sen is the "okami" (proprietress) of a long-standing restaurant in one of the lower parts of Tokyo. Though she is normally airheaded and loves to drink, she has an impressive mastery of a wide range skills, from cooking to ceramics to calligraphy. While the drama follows various events surrounding the restaurant, one of the series' highlights is its illustration of Japanese food and culture.
A video-based Japanese language study course for English speakers. The show uses a drama called "Yan and the Japanese People" for instruction. This drama consists of scenes which focus on the experiences of a young man named Yan, a foreigner living and working in Japan.
Matsuri Takabayashi, a twenty-year-old girl, discovers she has an incurable disease and only has ten years to live. Determined to live her life to the fullest without falling in love, she attends a school reunion where she meets Kazuto Manabe, turning her world upside down.
Helter Skelter is a crime drama movie based on a true story. It revolves around a famous fashion model who becomes obsessed with beauty and undergoes extreme plastic surgeries to maintain her youth and beauty. As her mental health deteriorates, she spirals into a world of drugs, sex, and violence, ultimately leading to her downfall.
Tampopo tells the story of a widow who runs a struggling ramen shop. With the help of a truck driver and other unlikely characters, she embarks on a journey to improve her ramen skills and create the ultimate bowl of noodles. Along the way, she encounters various challenges and quirky situations that test her determination and passion for the art of gastronomy.
Kamome Diner is a heartwarming movie about an enterprising Japanese woman who opens a diner in Helsinki, Finland. The film explores themes of entrepreneurship, cultural differences, friendship, and acceptance.
A young couple in Japan navigate their relationship as they face various challenges and experiences together.
Little Forest: Summer/Autumn is a movie about a young woman named Ichiko who returns to her rural hometown after feeling disillusioned with city life. In the tranquil countryside, she rediscovers the joys of simple living, finding solace in the beauty of nature, agriculture, and the art of cooking. Through her experiences, she learns valuable lessons about self-sufficiency, the importance of community, and the power of reconnecting with one's roots.
Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko is a heartwarming animated film that tells the story of Lady Nikuko and her daughter, as they navigate through life's challenges. Set on a boat, the film explores themes of friendship, family problems, and life lessons, creating a slice-of-life experience that will resonate with audiences. Based on a novel, this anime movie is filled with comedy, drama, and plenty of emotional moments that highlight the unconditional love between a mother and her child.
Sweet Bean is a heartwarming drama about a small pastry shop in Japan. The story revolves around the unlikely friendship between a grumpy old man named Sentaro and a kind-hearted woman named Tokue. Sentaro reluctantly hires Tokue, who has been living in a sanatorium due to leprosy, to help him make dorayaki, a traditional Japanese confection. As they work together and bond over their shared passion for cooking, they learn valuable lessons about life, forgiveness, and the power of human connection. Despite facing social stigma and personal challenges, the characters find solace and joy in their mutual love for food. It's a beautiful story that highlights the importance of empathy, understanding, and finding happiness in the simplest of things.
Orange is a movie about a high school girl named Naho who receives letters from her future self. The letters warn her about the regrets she will have in the future and give her advice on how to change things. Naho must navigate through friendship, love, and loss as she tries to make different choices and alter the future.