Episodes
Quick facts
- Released
- October 4, 1999
- Runtime
- 15 min
- IMDb
- tt0229106
- Country
- Japan
- Language
- Japanese
- Studio
- NHK
Themes
Cast
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Asuka about?
- 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.
- Who stars in Asuka?
- Asuka stars Yuko Takeuchi, Tomio Umezawa, Naohito Fujiki, Hitomi Sato.
- When was Asuka released?
- Asuka is a 1999 drama series.
- Where can I watch Asuka?
- You can watch Asuka with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.