Thursday Night Kissaten

🌙✨ Welcome Back to Thursday Night Kissaten 🥢💭 Hey friends! Tonight, we’re diving into NHK’s latest winter drama: Tokyo Salad Bowl - International Investigation Files (東京サラダボウル - 国際捜査事件簿). 🕵️‍♀️🌆 Adapted from Kuromaru’s manga (serialized from 2021 to 2024), this series is part crime drama, part social commentary—and it’s not afraid to stir the pot. 🍲📖 In this episode, we follo...

🌙✨ Welcome Back to Thursday Night Kissaten 🥢💖 Hello again, my dear listeners! ☕✨ Tonight, we’re stepping into the warm glow of Midnight Diner (深夜食堂) , where every dish tells a story and every customer carries a secret. 🍜💭 In this episode, we follow the quiet yet poignant tale of Akai, a game designer who always orders chicken fried rice. 🥢 But behind this simple comfort food lies a ch...

🌙✨ Welcome Back to Thursday Night Kissaten 🍰💖 Hello again, my dear listeners! ☕✨ Welcome back to Thursday Night Kissaten ! If you’re just tuning in, this is Part 2 of our deep dive into Antique Bakery by Fumi Yoshinaga—one of the sweetest (and most layered) manga about cakes, love, and healing. 🎂📖💬 In Part 1 , we explored the heart of the story—its delicious pastries, charming characters,...

🌙✨ Welcome to Thursday Night Kissaten! ✨🍰 Hello, my dear listeners! 💕 Welcome back to Thursday Night Kissaten , your cozy late-night café of stories, feelings, and of course—delicious treats. ☕🍮 I'm your host, Cordelia , and I hope you're all snuggled up with your favorite drink, ready for another warm and heartfelt episode. 🥰✨ Tonight, we have something extra sweet on the menu! 🍰🎂 We’l...

🌸 Welcome back to Thursday Night Kissaten! ☕✨ This week, we’re diving into the whimsical and imaginative world of Berabo! Tsuta Jūeika Osamu Yume Hanashi (べらぼう！～蔦重栄華乃夢噺～), a vibrant historical drama that brings the Edo period to life with artistry, ambition, and a dash of rebellion. 🎨📖 Following the journey of Tsutaya Jūzaburō, a visionary publisher who transformed Edo’s enterta...

🌸 Welcome back to Thursday Night Kissaten! ☕✨ It’s a chilly January evening, and we’re here to wrap you in the warmth of captivating stories and cultural insights. ❄️ 📖 This week, we’re stepping into the historical elegance of NHK’s 63rd Taiga drama, Dear Radiance (光る君へ), part 2. Written by Oishi Shizuka and set in the enchanting Heian Period, this drama unfolds a tale of resilience, creat...

🌸 Welcome back to Thursday Night Kissaten! ☕✨ It’s a chilly January evening, and we’re here to wrap you in the warmth of captivating stories and cultural insights. ❄️ 📖 This week, we’re stepping into the historical elegance of NHK’s 63rd Taiga drama, Dear Radiance (光る君へ). Written by Oishi Shizuka and set in the enchanting Heian Period, this drama unfolds a tale of resilience, creativity, a...

🌸✨ TAIGA DORAMA 101 – The Ultimate Guide to NHK’s Grand Historical Dramas! ✨🌸 🌟 Hey hey, lovely listeners and viewers! 🌟 Welcome back to Thursday Night Kissaten , your cozy corner for all things Japanese culture, history, and nostalgia! 🍵📖 🎉 In tonight's episode, we’re diving into the world of TAIGA DORAMAS! 🎥💫 If you love samurai 🥷, epic battles ⚔️, political intrigue 🏯, or stories o...

🌸 Welcome back to Thursday Night Kissaten! ☕✨ It’s the second week of December 2024, and holiday season is in full swing. Whether you're juggling work, exams, or just trying to stay cozy in the winter chill, this episode is here to bring a little warmth and inspiration your way. 🌨️📖 We’re diving into the heartwarming world of Asadora , NHK’s iconic morning dramas that have been a staple of Jap...

🌸 Welcome back to Thursday Night Kissaten! ☕✨ It’s the first week of December 2024, and finals season is in full swing. Whether you're juggling work, exams, or just trying to stay cozy in the winter chill, this episode is here to bring a little warmth and inspiration your way. 🌨️📖 We’re diving into the heartwarming world of Asadora , NHK’s iconic morning dramas that have been a staple of Japan...

🌸 Welcome back to Thursday Night Kissaten! ☕✨ In this episode, we’re diving into the action-packed yet hilariously relatable world of Baby Assassins Everyday! 🔪🍝. This quirky midnight drama takes us on a wild ride with two skilled assassins who juggle their deadly careers with mundane daily struggles like job hunting and splitting the rent. It’s a slice-of-life comedy with a sharp edge—litera...

🌸 Welcome back to Thursday Night Kissaten! ☕✨ In this episode, we’re exploring the heartwarming and thought-provoking world of Japanese fiction 📖✨. This week, we’re diving into Danchi no Futari by Chiya Fujino, a tender story about friendship, community, and finding comfort in unexpected places 🍃💖. We’ll also chat about the 2024 TV adaptation of the novel, how it captures the nostalgia of p...

Welcome back to Thursday Night Kissaten podcast. In this episode, we are going to talk about a nonfiction book, She is Nobel, あのこは貴族 Writer/Host/Technician/Translator: Cordelia  Work: あのこは貴族 ( She is Nobel ) Movie website in Japanese: https://anokohakizoku-movie.com/ Book in Japanese: https://amzn.asia/d/fJjmukZ Background music: フリーBGM「 月と海 」by Heitaro Ashibe https://dova-s.jp...

Welcome back to Thursday Night Kissaten! ☕️✨💖 In this cozy episode, we’re diving into the charming world of *Serve the Highball to the Girls at the Snack Bar* (スナック女子にハイボールを). Join me, your host Cordelia — writer, translator, and all-around podcast enthusiast 🎙️💬 — as we chat about this delightful TV show that blends heart, humor, and a dash of highball magic. 🍹✨ Whether you’re...

Welcome back to Thursday Night Kissaten podcast. In this episode, we are going to talk about a nonfiction book, Tokyo Poverty Women, 東京貧困女子: : 彼女たちはなぜ躓いたのか by Atsuhiko Nakamura (中村淳彦) Writer/Host/Technician/Translator: Cordelia  Work: 東京貧困女子: 彼女たちはなぜ躓いたのか ( Tokyo Poverty Women ) Author: 中村淳彦 (Atsuhiko Nakamura) TV Show website in Japanese: https://www.wo...

Welcome back to Thursday Night Kissaten podcast. In this episode, we are going to talk about a nonfiction book, Tokyo Poverty Women, 東京貧困女子: : 彼女たちはなぜ躓いたのか by Atsuhiko Nakamura (中村淳彦) Writer/Host/Technician/Translator: Cordelia  Work: 東京貧困女子: 彼女たちはなぜ躓いたのか ( Tokyo Poverty Women ) Author: 中村淳彦 (Atsuhiko Nakamura) TV Show website in Japanese: https://www.wo...

🍓✨ Welcome back to *Thursday Night Kissaten* podcast! 🍓✨ In this cozy episode, we’re diving into the world of *Yusaku’s Twilight* (たそがれ優作) 🌆📺. Join Cordelia as she shares her thoughts on this beautiful TV show that blends emotions and moments of life’s twilight hours. 💖 **Writer/Host/Technician/Translator**: Cordelia 🍂 **Work**: たそがれ優作 (*Yusaku’s Twilight*) 🎌 Check out the TV...

🌸 Welcome back to **Thursday Night Kissaten** podcast! 🍵✨ In this episode, we're diving into the heartwarming TV show **What Did You Eat Yesterday?**, Season II (きのう何食べた?). 🎬🍳 💡 Join me, Cordelia, your **Writer/Host/Technician/Translator**, as we explore this cozy slice-of-life drama filled with love, laughter, and delicious meals! 🥘💕 Check out the show in Japanese: 👉 ⁠[TV Show Web...

🎙️ Welcome back to Thursday Night Kissaten! 🌙✨ We’re back and ready to dive into another exciting episode! 🎉 This time, we’re talking about Idol, Burning (推し、燃ゆ), a powerful novel by Rin Usami (宇佐見りん) that explores the world of idol culture and personal obsession. 🌸✨ 👩‍💻 Host/Writer/Technician/Translator: Cordelia 📚 Book: Idol, Burning by Rin Usami 💌 Available in Japanese: Here...

Welcome back to the Thursday Night Kissaten Podcast ! 🍵✨ In this episode, we’re diving into the heartwarming and nostalgic TV show My Second Youth (マイ・セカンド・アオハル). Get ready to chat all about its feel-good moments and charming characters! Your host for the night: Cordelia, doing it all as your writer, host, technician, and translator! 💖 Check out the official TV show site in Japanese...

🌙 **Welcome back to the Thursday Night Kissaten podcast!** 🌙 In this episode, we’re immersing ourselves in the enchanting novel *The Full Moon Coffee Shop* (満月珈琲店の星詠み), written by the wonderful Mai Mochizuki. 🌟☕️ Let’s explore the magical world of this story where the stars and coffee blend to create something truly special. 🌟 **Credits:** 🎤 Writer, Host, Technician, & Translato...

🌙 **Welcome back to the Thursday Night Kissaten podcast. We are back!** 🌙 In this episode, we’re diving into the captivating novel *All About the Dawn* (夜明けのすべて), written by the talented Maiko Seo. 🌟✨ Join us as we explore the depths of this beautiful story that captures the essence of new beginnings and the break of dawn. 🌟 **Credits:** 🎤 Writer, Host, Technician, & Translator: C...

Welcome back to Thursday Night Kissaten podcast. We are back! In this episode, we are going to talk about a non fiction book and its adaptation TV Show, I Love My Family by Who They Are, 家族だから愛したんじゃなくて、愛したのが家族だった Writer/Host/Technician/Translator: Cordelia  Work:  家族だから愛したんじゃなくて、愛したのが家族だった (I Love My Family by Who They Are) TV Show website in Japan...

Thank you so much for your patience, dear listeners. We’ve missed you! After nearly a year away, Thursday Night Kissaten is finally back this September! 🌙✨ We know it’s been a long wait, and we’re incredibly grateful for your continued support and understanding during our break. We’ve been working hard behind the scenes, and we’re thrilled to reconnect with all of you. Mark your calendars becaus...

Dear Listeners for the Thursday Night Kissaten. We are going to take a break for the final season. This podcast will be resume in the mid of December. Talk to you soon. Cordelia