(Programs are subject to change, without notice. For updated information, call 847–2021.)
KIKU-TV Programs
“Black Leather Notebook,” premieres Thursday, Feb. 11, at 8 p.m.; repeats Friday at 1 p.m.
Motoko embezzles 180 million yen from the bank where she had worked as a temporary hire, copying all large account names into her black notebook. She opens a Ginza club, but must survive the competitive, often shady, “night business” world.
“On the Wings of Love,” premieres Sunday, Feb. 21, at 6 p.m.
This romantic comedy centers around two different people forced to marry so that the “wife” can legally remain working in the U.S.: Leah, a simple girl with an American dream, and Clark, a boy living his American life.
“Partners 14,” premieres Saturday, Feb. 13, at 8 p.m.
Detective Ukyo Sugishita shows great insight and cunning; with his rough but strong-minded partner, Toru Kai, who has excellent powers of observation, he solves mysterious crimes.
“Ashita no Kazoku,” Sunday at 8:40 a.m., from Feb. 14.
Risa Onodera’s groom ran away on her wedding day, after her parents had built a large two-family house to live with their daughter and her new family. One day, she brings home a new suitor, but he is her dad’s former subordinate who now is his boss. Should the couple marry; can they all live together and get along?
Starring Aoi Miyazaki, Eita Nagayama, Keiko Matsuzaka, Matsushige Yutaka and Kentaro Tamura.
“I Will Not Work Overtime, Period!,” Sunday at 9 p.m.; re-airs Monday at 1 p.m.
Director at WEB Productions, Yui Higashiyama, loathes working overtime due to her workaholic father and fiancé. She tries to be efficient and finish her job on time. However, her peaceful days change after a new department head arrives.
“Stepmother Blues,” Monday at 8 p.m.; repeats Tuesday at 1 p.m.
Akiko Iwaki is a career woman who works hard at her job. She gets married to Ryoichi Miyamoto who has a daughter, so Akiko must now deal with housework and raising her stepdaughter.
“The General’s Daugher,” Monday-Friday at 4 p.m.
2nd Lt. Rhian Bonifacio, an AFP Military Nurse dedicated to saving lives, is also an undercover spy trained by her father, Santiago Guerrero. But she learns Guerrero is an enemy who’s trained her to be used against her real father.
“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, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m.; re-airs on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at noon.
Sequel to “Soko ga Shiritai” takes you on a Japanese journey, highlighting foods and places that define the country.
“KIKU Mystery Theatre,“ Wednesday at 7 p.m.; re-airs Thursday at noon.
The best murder, mystery and intrigue on Wednesday evenings!
“Seven Detectives 3,” Thursday at 8 p.m.; repeats Friday at 1 p.m., until Feb. 5.
In the Rinkai area where the 2020 Tokyo Olympics is planned to be held, Amagi Yu and his detective team tackle a wave of violent crimes that are complex, multifaceted and global.
“Lone Wolf With Cub 3,” Friday at 8 p.m.; repeats Saturday at 7 p.m.
Season three follows the Shogun’s executioner Ogami Itto. Traveling with his son as paid assassins, he wreaks revenge on mortal enemy Yagyu Retsudo and his Yagyu clan.
“All of Me,” Saturday at 5 p.m.
Widower Dr. Manuel Figueras falls in love with and weds Lena Dimaculangan. But on their honeymoon, a hired killer pursues Manuel who escapes death by entering a magic portal that turns him into his younger self. Manuel must choose between winning back Lena, who has remarried his protégé — or starting another new life.
“Since I Found You,“ Saturday at 6 p.m.; re-airs Sunday at 5 p.m.
The successful, 40-year-old CEO of a construction company, Nathan
Capistrano, had grown up poor. Now wealthy, Nathan finds life at the top lonely and frustrating. He one day meets the spunky Dani, whom he views as a kindred spirit. Is it too good to be true?
“CSI 3,“ Saturday at 8 p.m., until Feb. 6.
An assistant police investigator of the Metropolitan Police Department’s Scientific Investigation Team does not care about this team’s scientific approach to evidence, rather noticing things the victims carried with them or treasured.
“Jazz Alley TV,“ Saturday at 9 p.m.
Founded by Maui’s Ken Martinez Burgmaier, this series featured jazz and regional musical performances around the world since 1992.
“When I Need You,” Sunday at 6 p.m. until Feb. 14.
Cecilia raises two daughters alone, but one day, her unfaithful ex Leandro reappears. Eight years after leaving them, the successful Leandro vows to support his family. Although her daughters welcome him, Cecilia cannot as easily forgive. Should she accept him back?
“Kirin ga Kuru,“ Sunday at 7 p.m. and Tuesday at 8 p.m.; repeats Wednesday at 1 p.m.
Sengoku era historical drama on Mitsuhide Akechi, the general who assassinates Japan’s unifier Nobunaga Oda.
“The Specialist,” Sunday at 8 p.m.; re-airs on Monday at noon.
Top profiler Takuma Yoshito of the Kyoto Police Department is sentenced to 15 years in prison for rape and attempted murder. The crime victim wakes from her coma after a decade to exonerate him and free him from prison. Now he has the newfound ability to see things through a criminal’s mind.
