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“Happy Retirement (Parts 1 and 2),” Tuesday, Feb. 6 and 13, at 8 p.m.
Shintaro Higuchi has worked in the government financial services division for 33 years and is looking forward to retiring in five years. But a bribery scandal suddenly comes to light within his division, and his supervisor assigns blame to Shintaro. Suddenly, Shintaro’s life is turned upside down. Instead of the happy retirement he was looking forward to, Shintaro is forced to retire under negative circumstances. Shintaro is faced with a decision. Should he finish out his remaining work years silently, without complaint for the injustice done him? Or, should he get revenge? Which would make for a happier retirement?
“Doctors 2015 Special (TV Asahi),” Sunday, Feb. 11 and 18, at 7 p.m.
A two hour special based on the popular Doctors series about Kousuke Sagara, a highly skilled surgeon working at a corrupt hospital. There is a kind side to Kousuke that is evident in his dealings with his patients, but behind his skill and kindness lies a mysterious dark side.
“Lone Wolf with a Cub,” premieres Friday, Feb. 23, at 8 p.m.
This series chronicles the story of Ogami Ittö, the Shogun’s executioner who uses a Dötanuki battle sword. Disgraced by false accusations from the Yagyü clan, he is forced to take the path of an assassin along with his 3-year-old son, Daigoro. Together they seek revenge on the Yagyü clan and are known as “Lone Wolf and Cub.”
“Segodon (NHK),” premieres Tuesday, Feb. 20, at 8 p.m.; repeats Sunday at 7 p.m.
This is the newest Taiga drama from NHK.
“Segodon” follows the life of historical figure Takamori Saigo, who was born the first son of a lower-class samurai. He was exiled two times and went through three marriages. He became the central figure of the Meiji Restoration, but he fights against the government’s army, Based on the novel “Segodon” by Mariko Hayashi.
“The Poor Heiress,,” Sunday at 6 p.m.
“The Poor Heiress” tells the story of two rival families in a Filipino-
Chinese community: the Wong and Sy clans.
The families clash over differences in culture and traditions. But hidden beneath those differences may be relationships that tie the families together in ways they don’t realize.
“Dr. Storks 2,” Sunday at 8 p.m.
Set two years after season 1 of “Dr. Storks,” this drama series follows the growth and conflicts of Sakura Konotori (Gou Ayano). He works as a doctor delivering babies and also performs as a concert pianist under the nickname of “Baby.”
“Please Love Me (TBS),” Sunday at 9 p.m.
Thirty-year-old Michio loses her job after her employer declares bankruptcy. To make matters worse, she drains her savings supporting her younger boyfriend. Just on the brink of poverty, she runs into a former boss, Ayumu, who is now running a café. Michio had always feared Ayumu, but when he offers her a job at the café, she accepts out of desperation. Michio struggles in the new job, but unexpectedly discovers a different side of Ayumu.
“Kuru Kuru Japan,” Monday through Friday at 6:30 p.m.
Delicious foods of Japan. Cultured salmon in Tottori, bonito cuisine in
Kagoshima and more!
“Soko ga Japan,” Monday through Friday at 7 p.m.
This series, which replaces “Soko ga Shiritai,” takes viewers on a journey throughout Japan, highlighting foods and places that define the country that is Japan.
“Mystery Theatre,” Wednesday from 7-9 p.m.
KIKU-TV brings you the best in murder, mystery and intrigue every Wednesday night, driving this program’s popularity and growth. Episode titles are hand picked from both Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS) and TV Asahi.
“Doctor X 4,” Monday at 8 p.m.
Surgeon Michiko Daimon (Ryoko Yonekura) is sent to Totei University Hospital in this popular series’ fourth season.
Although it reigns as the top university hospital in the country, its reputation has suffered greatly from various cover-ups, medical malpractice and fighting factions. Furthermore, the person who has snatched the seat of the new hospital director with the plan of reestablishing the hospital’s brand and gaining great power, is none other than the strategist, Shigekatsu Hiruma (Toshiyuki Nishida), who has a longstanding grudge against Michiko. Only doctors who have powerful brands are kept to run the hospital, which has transformed it into a mere business organization.
“Naotora: The Lady Warlord,” (NHK) Tuesday, at 8 p.m.; repeats on Sunday at 7 p.m.
During the Sengoku period, the Ii family governs the Totomi region. Due to many past wars, there are no more male successors left to become a lord. Naotora Ii, the only daughter of the lord, is next in line. Although she will face a difficult period, the constant love from her fiancé, whom she became engaged with at a young age, helps her to keep moving forward.
Starring Ko Shibasaki, Haruma Miura, Issei Takahashi, Tetta Sugimoto, Naomi Zaizen, Gin Maeda, Tsuyoshi Ukaji, Shihori Kajiya, Mitsuru Fukikoshi and Shota Shunputei.
“Partners 12,” Thursday at 8 p.m.
The twelfth season of this popular detective series.
Detective, Ukyo Sugishita, has great insight and cunning skills. His partner, Toru Kai, is strong-minded and rough. And he is excellent in the powers of observation. Together they solve many mysterious crimes.
“Dotchi” (YTV), Friday at 8 p.m.; Saturday at 7 p.m.
This popular exciting cooking show returns!!
Which dish??? Hiroshi Sekiguchi and Yuji Miyake hosts an exciting cooking contest between expert chefs, cooking two popular dishes using the best ingredients possible. When the chefs have completed their dishes, a celebrity panel is presented with a choice of which dish they wish to eat. The choice that receives the majority of the votes, “wins” and the panelists get to eat that dish.
“The Imposter,” Saturday at 5 p.m.
Lara and Sara were conjoined twins who, after being separated, are adopted by two different aunts. Aunty Betty takes Lara, so her mean daughter Vanessa will have a playmate. But living in their cruel household forces Lara to run away, and she eventually finds a kind Samaritan who takes her in. Meanwhile, Sara is adopted by another aunt, whose abusive husband disfigures her face. After plastic surgery to restore her face, Sara realizes the surgeon has made her look exactly like her cousin Vanessa. Only then does she learn that the surgeon and Vanessa are lovers, and the surgery was a plot to create Vanessa’s body double, freeing the couple to travel abroad and spend money stolen from Vanessa’s husband.
“Handful of Tears,” Saturday at 6 p.m.; repeats Sunday at 5 p.m.
A heart-rending story of a mother who struggles to keep her children from being taken away from her.
After a whirlwind romance, Amelia ends up marrying Mario. They are rich in love but don’t have much money, so to help make ends meet, they live with Mario’s stepmother, who is cruel to Amelia.
To support his family, Mario moves to the city for a job. There, he meets a wealthy heiress named Veronica. Veronica falls in love with Mario and, with the help of Mario’s stepmother, destroys the once happy family.
Amelia’s life becomes a living hell as one by one, her children are taken away from her. Will she have the courage and strength to rebuild her life?
“Crime Scene Investigators 2 (CSI),” Saturday at 7 p.m.
Satoshi Itomura is an assistant police investigator who belongs to the Metropolitan Police Department’s Scientific Investigation Team. His team collects scientific evidence and pieces together fragments of information in order to help build a story. Itomura often does not care about the scientific approach and instead pays a great deal of attention to the things the victims always carried with them or treasured, like the toys from their childhood. He focuses on these things because they usually carry the victim’s last message
“Homicide Team 9 – Season 6” (TV Asahi), Saturday at 8 p.m.
Homicide Team 9, which is composed by the few elites, is the most unusual team in criminal investigation divisions of the Metropolitan Police Department. They are always at the top of the criminal arrest rate. They try to solve criminal cases with struggling and cooperating each other.
