9 Heartwarming Japanese Slice Of Life Dramas with Many Touching Messages, from Journey to Find Happiness - Warm Social Relationships

Kapanlagi.com - For those of you who love Japanese dramas, this heartwarming Japanese drama can be your entertainment choice, KLovers. This drama has a slice of life storyline, but it gives many touching messages to the viewers.

Heartwarming dramas themselves are dramas that provide a touching story but can bring peace to the viewers. Whether it's a drama about finding happiness, social relationships, or warm families.

For KLovers who are curious about what dramas they are, here is a list of heartwarming Japanese dramas in the slice of life genre that you must watch. Come on, let's check it out, KLovers.

1. IZAKAYA BOTTAKURI (2018)

Drama Izakaya Bottakuri (credit: imdb.com)

Rating	7.7 IMDB
Episode	11 episode
Durasi	23 minutes
Tayang	Netflix
Pemain	Katayama Moemi, Takatsuki Sara

Heartwarming Japanese drama, the first one is titled IZAKAYA BOTTAKURI. This drama tells the story of Bottakuri, a small bar located in the quiet center of Tokyo. In this place, the beautiful sisters named Mine and Kaoru inherit this restaurant from their late parents. Eventually, the two sisters and their regular customers solve small problems and share wisdom while eating and drinking.

2. THE ROAD TO RED RESTAURANTS LIST (2020)

Drama The Road To Ref Restaurants List (credit: imdb.com)

Rating	7.5 IMDB
Episode	12 episode
Durasi	30 minutes
Tayang	Netflix
Pemain	Hamatsu Takayuki

Still with food, this time there is a drama THE ROAD TO RED RESTAURANTS LIST which is included in the next heartwarming Japanese drama. This drama tells the story of Suda Tamio, an ordinary employee who is stressed with life and work, trying to find happiness.

This is because, his only pleasure is to start a journey to find Zetsumeshi, an endangered food that may no longer exist in the future. When his wife Kanae and their child go to attend a concert on the weekend, he goes to find Zetsumeshi.

3. AN INVISIBLE CRADLE (2018)

Drama An Invisible Cradle (credit: imdb.com)

Rating	7.6 IMDB
Episode	10 episode
Durasi	44 minutes
Tayang	NHK
Pemain	Kiyohara Kaya, Seto Koji

Next, there is a drama titled AN INVISIBLE CRADLE which is also included in the next heartwarming Japanese drama. This drama tells the story of Aoi, a 17-year-old girl. In the summer of 1997, she came to the Yui Obstetrics and Gynecology clinic as a part-time intern nurse.

After she entered the clinic, Aoi was shocked to witness an abortion operation. However, Aoi's mother was worried about Aoi who was easily embarrassed and not very good at communication. However, Aoi, who has love and kindness, managed to capture the hearts of the patients.

4. MIDNIGHT DINER (2009 - 2019)

Drama Midnight Diner (credit: imdb.com)

Rating	7.5 IMDB
Episode	10 episode
Durasi	30 minutes
Tayang	Netflix
Pemain	Kobayashi Kaoru

Rekomendasi drama Jepang heartwarming genre slice of life yang berikutnya ada drama berjudul MIDNIGHT DINER. Ya, drama Jepang satu ini begitu populer dan cukup lama tayang loh KLovers. Drama MIDNIGHT DINER tayang perdana pada tahun 2009 hingga 2019.

Drama MIDNIGHT DINER ini diketahui memiliki 5 musim dengan jumlah episode yaitu ada 50 episode. Secara garis besar, drama MIDNIGHT DINER ini menceritakan seorang koki yang dijuluki sebagai Sang Master, ia mengelola sebuah restoran.

Dan restoran tersebut hanya di buka dari tengah malam hingga pagi saja. Para pengunjung pun mulai terhubung dan berbagi cerita begitu hidangan lezat tersaji. Kalian yang suka kuliner, dan ingin tahu aktivitas masyarakat Jepang di malam hari, wajib nonton drama ini.

5. THE CURRY SONGS (2020)

Drama The Curry Songs (credit: imdb.com)

Rating	6.7 IMDB
Episode	12 episode
Durasi	30 minutes
Tayang	Netflix
Pemain	Mitsushima Shinnosuke

Dikisahkan, seorang tunawisma miskin bernama Yoichiro tidak sengaja bertemu dengan pelajar pemalu bernama Nita. Dirinya, bercita-cita ingin menjadi seorang seniman.

Karena hal ini, kedua pria muda tersebut akrab dan dekat lewat hidangan lezat yaitu, Kari Jepang. Hingga drama THE CURRY SONGS ini masuk dalam drama Jepang heartwarming yang sayang untuk kalian lewatkan.

6. STORY OF MY FAMILY!!! (2021)

Drama Story Of My Family!!! (credit: imdb.com)

Rating	7.5 IMDB
Episode	10 episodes
Duration	54 minutes
Airing	Netflix
Cast	Nagase Tomoya, Toda Erika

This drama tells the story of Jusaburo, a professional wrestler who is absent due to injury and age. Then Jusaburo wants his son, Juichi Miyama, to become his successor. However, Juichi rebels, leaves home, and severs ties with his family.

Now he just found out that his father survived a critical illness and intends to marry a young caregiver and inherit all his money to her. This makes Juichi decide to return home and help take care of his father.

Furthermore, Juichi's arrival is not without reason, he is unwilling for all his father's wealth to fall into the hands of his caregiver. Therefore, Juichi prepares a conflict between the Juichi family and the mysterious caregiver of his father. It becomes an exciting drama for you to follow.

7. WELCOME BACK, MONE (2021)

Drama Welcome Back, Mone (credit: imdb.com)

Rating	6.8 IMDB
Episode	120 episodes
Duration	15 minutes
Airing	NHK
Cast	Kiyohara Kaya

The drama titled WELCOME BACK, MONE tells the story of a girl named Momone Nagaura. She lives with her parents, sister, and grandfather on an island in Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture. After failing the university entrance exam, Momone stays with her grandfather's friend who is a forest guide in the Tome area.

Momone's life changes when she meets a popular weather forecaster from Tokyo. He teaches Momone how weather forecasts can predict the future. Eventually, Momone decides to learn in order to become a weather forecaster. And it becomes a heartwarming and exciting Japanese drama for KLovers to follow.

8. KOTARO LIVE ALONE (2021)

Drama Kotaro Live Alone (credit: imdb.com)

Rating	8.4 IMDB
Episode	10 episodes
Duration	30 minutes
Airing	Netflix
Cast	Yokoyama Yu, Kawahara Eito

Heartwarming Japanese drama, KOTARO LIVE ALONE, is the next drama. This drama, adapted from a popular anime, tells the story of Shin Karino, an unpopular and single manga writer. He lives in an apartment complex that has a rule prohibiting children from living there.

One day, Shin Karino sees a 5-year-old boy named Kotaro Sato move into the neighborhood. Shin Karino feels strange because of the apartment complex rule. Kotaro Sato tells Shin that he lives alone without any parents.

At first, Shin Karino is annoyed with Kotaro Sato, but the residents of the apartment building, including Shin Karino, become attached to Kotaro Sato. It becomes a heartwarming Japanese drama with an exciting story of Shin and Kotaro's lives for you to follow.

9. THE MAKANAI: COOKING FOR THE MAIKO HOUSE (2023)

Drama The Makanai: Cooking For The Maiko House (credit: imdb.com)

Rating	7.9 IMDB
Episode	9 episode
Durasi	43 minutes
Tayang	Netflix
Pemain	Mori Nana, Deguchi Natsuki

And the latest heartwarming Japanese drama is titled THE MAKANAI: COOKING FOR THE MAIKO HOUSE. This drama is also adapted from a popular anime. It tells the story of Kiyo and Sumire, childhood friends from Aomori Prefecture who move to Kyoto to become maiko.

During training, Sumire is praised for her talent and diligence. Meanwhile, Kiyo struggles to learn basic skills and is eventually expelled. However, Kiyo's talent in cooking is discovered, and she is hired as the new cook in the maiko house.

Kiyo is happy with her new role in supporting Sumire and the other maiko through her cooking. Although she failed to become a maiko, she realizes that her happiness lies in cooking. And it is one of the heartwarming Japanese dramas that should not be missed.

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