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Set in an old prestigious ryotei (Japanese-style restaurant) in a small town in the center of Tokyo, a young itamae (cook for Japanese dishes) struggles his life, love and work while the long-lasted ryotei and the beloved old town face the change to survive the time. This heartwarming drama shows the intimate relationship of the community that has been lost nowadays, asks what the most important things in your life is, and tells how difficult it is to make a decision. The story is told in the form of a letter from him to his unknown father with lots of humor and love.
Genres:
Drama
Network: Fuji TV
Runtime: 462 min.
Episode Runtime: 42 min.
Released: Jan. 10, 2007
Last Air Date: March 22, 2007, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR / 10+

Dear Father (2007)
Set in an old prestigious ryotei (Japanese-style restaurant) in a small town in the center of Tokyo, a young itamae (cook for Japanese dishes) struggles his life, love and work while the long-lasted ryotei and the beloved old town face the change to survive the time. This heartwarming drama shows the intimate relationship of the community that has been lost nowadays, asks what the most important things in your life is, and tells how difficult it is to make a decision. The story is told in the form of a letter from him to his unknown father with lots of humor and love.
Network: Fuji TV
Runtime: 462 min.
Episode Runtime: 42 min.
Released: Jan. 10, 2007
Last Air Date: March 22, 2007, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR / 10+