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.
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.
A young couple in Japan navigate their relationship as they face various challenges and experiences together.
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.
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.
Summer Days with Coo is a heartwarming adventure about a young boy named Koichi who discovers a mythical creature named Coo that has been trapped in a fossil for thousands of years. As Koichi helps Coo adapt to the modern world, they embark on a journey to reunite Coo with his family and discover the true meaning of friendship and family. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and obstacles that test their bond and courage. This heartwarming film explores themes of friendship, family relationships, and coming-of-age, while also introducing elements of adventure and fantasy.
After being abandoned by her mother, a young woman named Ichiko returns to her rural hometown in Japan. She rediscovers the beauty of nature and the joy of simple living as she spends a year in the countryside, learning about Japanese culture, cooking, and horticulture.
After a breakup, a young American woman named Abby is stranded in Tokyo and becomes fascinated with ramen. She finds herself in a ramen noodle restaurant where she asks for a job as an apprentice to the strict ramen master, Maezumi. As Abby immerses herself in the world of ramen, she faces challenges such as the language barrier, cultural differences, and her own self-doubt. With resilience and determination, Abby gradually becomes a skilled ramen chef, and in the process, finds love and self-discovery.
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.
When a woman is diagnosed with stage four cancer, she sets out to find her missing husband and mend her broken family before it's too late. Along the way, she discovers the power of love, forgiveness, and resilience.
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.
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?
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'.
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.
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.
In the final installment of the trilogy, renowned samurai Miyamoto Musashi seeks to avenge the death of his love and confronts his rival, Sasaki Kojiro, in a dramatic duel on Ganryu Island. Along the way, Musashi faces various challenges and reflects on his journey as a swordsman.
