Osen (2008)

Original name: おせん

Release date: April 22, 2008

Series

Average time: 45 minutes

Genres: Comedy

Synopsis: 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.