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In Meiji-era Matsue, a fallen samurai’s daughter and a lonely foreign teacher connect through ghost stories and an unlikely friendship.

The series depicts "Kyoto as Kyoto people love it" in dramas and documentaries.

Kishibe Midori (Ikeda Elaiza), an editor for a popular fashion magazine, finds herself transferring to the lexicography division following the magazine's discontinuation. The place is filled with a group of quirky characters, led by Majime Mitsuya (Noda Yojiro), a boss with a shaggy hair who is extremely serious. While being tossed about by them, Midori is influenced by their patience and passion for making a dictionary which takes over a decade, and she gradually immerses herself in the work. This drama depicts their struggles in creating and finalizing the dictionary, "The Great Passage."

In their 50s, single, and living in their family home, these two childhood friends were born in a housing complex. Even though their hearts are stirred, they are fine together. It’s a warm and humorous story of friendship, featuring the famous duo Koizumi Kyoko and Kobayashi Satomi.

"Help me." A housewife, Teruko, receives a phone call from her best friend, the chanson singer Lui. "Help me."... Those words were also Teruko's own voice. Having reached her limit with her abusive husband who continues to treat her like a servant, Teruko is kicked out of the apartment she has lived in for many years, and with the at-a-glance Lui in the passenger seat, they begin their escape from Tokyo! In fact, both of them are hiding a "secret" in their hearts. ~~ Adapted from the novel "Teruko & Lui" (照子と瑠衣) by Inoue Areno (井上荒野)

Set in the mid-Edo period, this drama follows Sachi, who works as an apprentice at the Osaka Tenma kimono merchant Isuzuya and strives to carve a way to success despite the challenges she faces.

The special effects "Super Sentai" series began with "Himitsu Sentai Goranger" in 1975. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the series, and viewers will be voting for 49 works, over 300 heroes, and over 160 giant robots over the course of a month. While announcing the rankings, the show will discuss the appeal of the series that has been loved for 50 years, including the fun of the unique five-person team and the variety of drama styles, including science fiction, fantasy, and period dramas. A certain hero will also appear in the studio! [Host] Nishikawa Takanori, [Announcer] Sugiura Yuki, [Guests] Suzuki Fuku, Seki Tomokazu, Nakagawa Shoko, Miyashita Kenshitaka, [Narration] Hattori Jun, [Reader] Saito Kimiko

When a job as a sharehouse errand runner throws him into the world of lively seniors, a young man discovers that life’s sweetest lessons come in unexpected forms.

The story is set in Edo's Fukagawa district, where the heroine, Oichi, dreams of becoming a doctor and assists her father, a physician named Shōan. Oichi possesses a special ability: she can hear the "voices" and see the "figures" of those who have passed away with unresolved regrets. With a cheerful and positive outlook, Oichi, together with a local police chief, delves into the darkness of human nature, solving mysteries along the way. While the story offers the thrill of a period mystery with unexpected culprits, it is also a coming-of-age tale of Oichi as she struggles and ultimately carves out her own path using her unique powers.

Based on the novel of the same name by Jirō Asada. Three adult children visit their mother living in the countryside, each at separate times, but things aren't really what they seem to be.

Rui Yoshida, known as the 'bar poet' for his explorations of Japanese drinking culture, visits mountains that, despite their modest height, are beloved by locals and rich with hidden stories. In each episode, he’s joined by a new guest, bringing fresh perspectives as they uncover the unique history and quiet beauty of each mountain.

Two unemployed men started a "service business" out of desperation - it was a "religion".

Fukutaro, the former president of a board game company, continues to show up at work even after handing over his position to his son-in-law. Fukutaro grabs anyone he can to repeatedly brag about the same past exploits, which irritates those around him. Triggered by an event, his daughter finally unleashes her unspoken true feelings about his toxic old-age behavior. Although Fukutaro seems sad and apologetic, he secretly plots a counterattack with his five elderly fellows.

Enjoy the timeless beauty of cherry blossoms, reminiscent of "The Tale of Genji," in the historic cities of Kyoto, Nara, and Otsu alongside the cast members of the 2024 Taiga Drama. Experience the carefully preserved ancient aristocratic culture, including court music, dance, kemari, and culinary traditions.