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Happiness Comes from Eating, Sleeping and Waiting (2025)

TV Series ★ 7.0 45 min

A 38 years-old single woman Mugimaki Satoko’s life has completely changed after being diagnosed with a "lifelong" illness. She is forced to quit her job and finds an old housing complex with a monthly rent of 50,000 yen. With her landlord living next door and a sketchy cook, Satoko encounters "medicinal cuisine," a way of eating seasonal food to maintain bodily functions. A story that will warm you from the bottom of your stomach, just like a bowl of rice porridge, is about to begin!

Ryohei Nakano Director Kenji Tanaka Director Takashi Uchida Director

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Released
April 1, 2025
Runtime
45 min
IMDb
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Frequently asked questions

What is Happiness Comes from Eating, Sleeping and Waiting about?
A 38 years-old single woman Mugimaki Satoko’s life has completely changed after being diagnosed with a "lifelong" illness. She is forced to quit her job and finds an old housing complex with a monthly rent of 50,000 yen. With her landlord living next door and a sketchy cook, Satoko encounters "medicinal cuisine," a way of eating seasonal food to maintain bodily functions. A story that will warm you from the bottom of your stomach, just like a bowl of rice porridge, is about to begin!
Who created Happiness Comes from Eating, Sleeping and Waiting?
Happiness Comes from Eating, Sleeping and Waiting was created by Ryohei Nakano, Kenji Tanaka, Takashi Uchida.
Who stars in Happiness Comes from Eating, Sleeping and Waiting?
Happiness Comes from Eating, Sleeping and Waiting stars Yuki Sakurai, Mariko Kaga, Hio Miyazawa, Seiji Fukushi.
When was Happiness Comes from Eating, Sleeping and Waiting released?
Happiness Comes from Eating, Sleeping and Waiting is a 2025 drama series.
Where can I watch Happiness Comes from Eating, Sleeping and Waiting?
You can watch Happiness Comes from Eating, Sleeping and Waiting with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.