Nihon Boro Yado Kiko

A gentle, low-key wander through faded towns and cheap meals, quietly funny and quietly sad, like a slow road trip with old friends.

Genres

Comedy, Drama

Starring

Kazuya Takahashi, Mayu Tsuruta, Mai Fukagawa

Tagline

Japan Shabby Hotels Travelogue

Overview

After her father suddenly passes away 27 year old Hanuka Shinomiya finds herself the inexperienced owner of her late fathers talent management company. After the company staff quit Hanuka is left with just one client, a 48 year old one hit wonder singer named Ryuji Sakuraba who hasn't seen success since 1999. With no other clients and a box of Ryuii's unsold CD's, the two embark on a promotional Japanese tour where they stay at "shabby" hotels and experience the delights of discount dining.

How it feels

Warm, melancholic, light and earnest. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Grief, friendship, work, music

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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