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Asuka

Asuka

8,0 /10 (1 Votes)
1999 JA 1 Seasons

Overview

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.

First air date

04/10/1999

Votes

1

Popularity

4.9

Genres

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Networks

NHK G

Original title

あすか

Language

JA

Last air date

2000-04-01

Episodes

149

Episode runtime

15 min

Website

www6.nhk.or.jp
Season 1

Season 1

149 episodes • 1999

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