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Asuka (1999)
Subtitles for: Asuka (1999)
The 61st NHK Asadora Drama is Asuka. Set in Kyoto in the home of a traditional Japanese candy-maker, Asuka is the story of one young girl's dream to one day walk in her father's shoes and become a top candy-maker in the male-dominated world of wagashi (Japanese confectionery). Asuka grows to be a healthy, adventurous young girl with a deep curiosity and, a desire to become a candy-maker like her father. This NHK drama is one of the best in years with an excellent cast, a well-developed story based on extensive research into the traditional worlds of candy making and the tea ceremony in Kyoto, and beautiful scenery and settings in Kyoto and the surrounding areas.
| Rate | ★ 8/10 (1 votes) |
| Genre | Drama |
| Duration | 15 min/ep |
| Country | JP |
| Release | 04 Oct 1999 |
| Language | JA |
| Keywords | asadorashōwa era (1926-89)heiseiwagashi |
| IMDb | tt0229106 ↗ |
| Type | TV Series Ended |
