Osen

  • Title:  Osen (Japanese Drama)

  • Also Known As:  おせん
  • Genre:  Comedy, Food
  • Broadcast Date:  April, 2008
  • Total Episodes:  10
  • Casts:  Aoi Yuu, Uchi Hiroki
  • English Subs:  Yes
  • Ost:  N/A
  • Synopsis/Summary/Review: 

    Handa Sen is the "okami" (proprietress) of a long-standing restaurant in one of the lower parts of Tokyo. Though she is normally airheaded and loves to drink, she has an impressive mastery of a wide range skills, from cooking to ceramics to calligraphy. While the drama follows various events surrounding the restaurant, one of the series' highlights is its illustration of Japanese food and culture. --Tokyograph