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Teppan 2010

★ 8.3/10 · 6 votes Drama 1 seasons · 151 eps Ended
Where to watch: NHK On Demand Amazon Channel
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What is Teppan?

Teppan is a Japanese television drama series that aired on NHK between 2010 and 2011. As the 83rd installment of the Asadora program, the show features actress Miori Takimoto in the lead role.

Type
TV series
Year
2010
Status
Ended
Episodes
151
Runtime
15 minutes
First aired
Sep 27, 2010
Last aired
Apr 2, 2011
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
NHK
Genres
Drama
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Overview

Teppan is a Japanese television drama series that aired on NHK between 2010 and 2011. As the 83rd installment of the Asadora program, the show features actress Miori Takimoto in the lead role. The story follows a young woman raised by an adopted family in Onomichi who discovers the identity of her biological grandmother. This revelation prompts her to relocate to Osaka with the ambition of opening an okonomiyaki restaurant. The title of the series refers to the specific metal surface used to cook okonomiyaki. During its broadcast, the program was interrupted by the Tohoku Earthquake. Despite this disruption, the series achieved an average viewership rating of 17.2 percent. This performance established Teppan as the fourth most popular Asadora drama released within the five-year period surrounding its debut. The production remains a notable entry in the long-running series of morning television dramas produced by NHK, documenting the personal journey of its protagonist as she navigates her family history and professional aspirations in the culinary industry.

Should you watch it?

“A young woman moves to Osaka to open an okonomiyaki restaurant after discovering her biological roots.”

Reasons to watch
  • features a performance by Miori Takimoto
  • explores themes of family and heritage
Keep in mind
  • interrupted by the Tohoku Earthquake

Watch it if you enjoy character-driven stories centered on regional Japanese culinary traditions.

The series is a standard television drama suitable for general audiences.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the title Teppan mean?

The title refers to the metal cooking surface used to prepare okonomiyaki.

Who stars in the series?

The series stars Miori Takimoto.

When did the show air?

Teppan aired from 2010 to 2011.

What is the setting of the story?

The story begins in Onomichi and moves to Osaka.

Is this part of a specific series?

Yes, it is the 83rd Asadora produced by NHK.