4 Recommendations for Japanese Dramas About Parenting, Showcasing Warm Parent-Child Relationships

Kapanlagi.com - If you are looking for entertainment that is both inspiring and educational, Japanese dramas about parenting could be the right choice. This is because Japanese parenting dramas showcase quality stories about family life within Japanese culture. Therefore, this type of Japanese drama often depicts the realities of family life with a unique emotional touch.

For parents or soon-to-be parents, watching Japanese dramas about parenting can provide insights into the challenges and joys of raising children. However, these dramas are not just for parents; they are suitable for viewers of all ages. The interactions and relationships between parents and children depicted in these dramas can warm the hearts of the audience.

So, are you interested in watching Japanese dramas about parenting? If so, just check out the following list of recommendations and brief reviews.

1. MOTHER (2010)

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MOTHER is an intriguing Japanese drama about parenting. It tells the emotional journey of a teacher named Suzuhara Nao. She decides to kidnap and adopt one of her students named Rena, who is a victim of abuse from her own parents. Nao then flees with her student from Hokkaido to Tokyo.

During their journey, Nao and Rena experience various events together. Nao acts as a surrogate mother for Rena. From that moment on, Rena finally feels the love of a family for the first time, something she had never experienced before. This drama showcases the true meaning of being a mother and the sacrifices that must be made.

2. 3 PAPAS (2017)

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3 PAPAS is a Japanese drama about parenting that presents a light yet meaningful story. It tells the tale of three single men who suddenly have to take care of a baby. This drama depicts the learning process of becoming a father in an entertaining way. Through various funny and touching situations, 3 PAPAS shows that being a parent is not an easy task but is very rewarding.

The story of this drama revolves around Takuto, who lives in the same house with his two high school friends, Kyohei and Hajime. When they return home, they find a baby sleeping soundly in their room. When his two friends come back, they read a note left on the table. "This is your baby." The three of them are left confused by the situation.

Interestingly, these three young men begin to feel a sense of responsibility and decide to take care of the baby together. Although they eventually face many difficulties in carrying out the task of raising the baby.

3. MY GIRL (2009)

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MY GIRL is a Japanese drama about parenting that depicts the process of forming a bond between a father and child in a touching way. MY GIRL teaches that being a parent is not just about providing material things, but also about presence, attention, and sincere love.

MY GIRL tells the story of a young man named Kazama Masamune, who is 23 years old. In high school, Masamune had a girlfriend who was four years older than him, but she suddenly decided to study abroad. Six years later, he receives news that his girlfriend has passed away.

Not stopping there, Masamune's girlfriend secretly gave birth to Masamune's daughter. Now, his five-year-old daughter named Koharu has to continue living without a mother. Facing this situation, Masamune decides to raise her alone. After years of not knowing about his child's existence, Masamune has to learn to be both a father and a mother to his 8-year-old Koharu.

4. SHIROI HARU (2009)

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SHIROI HARU is a Japanese drama about parenting that raises the theme of the mother-daughter relationship. It tells the story of Haruo, who is finally released from prison after serving his sentence. With nine years of savings from being in prison, he stops by a restaurant to enjoy some good food. Unfortunately, all of his money is stolen.

Without any money, he spends the night at an internet cafe and manages to find an old friend from his days as a yakuza. When Haruo visits his friend the next day, he learns that his ex-girlfriend, Mariko, has been living with another man but then passed away due to illness. Haruo, who sacrificed himself nine years ago by killing someone to get money for Mariko's treatment, feels shocked and angry.

Haruo ultimately decides to track down the whereabouts of that man. However, the man he is hunting has now been living a peaceful life running a bakery with his wife and daughter, Sachi. Haruo then met Sachi in the park, but he did not yet know the truth about her.

These are some recommendations for heartwarming Japanese dramas about parenting. Enjoy watching!

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