Asuka ·あすか

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.

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Drama
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First Aired on

Oct 04, 1999

1 seaons till Apr 01, 2000

Popularity: 53.9458
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Networks
(JP)
Production

NHK (JP)

Status: Ended

Show Ended

Last episode: Episode 149

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 149 episodes

Season 1

Aired

149 Episodes
  • Episode 1Episode 115 min

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  • Episode 2Episode 215 min

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  • Episode 3Episode 315 min

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  • Episode 4Episode 415 min

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  • Episode 5Episode 515 min

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