Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories
Set in a small diner open through the night, there’s no menu—each customer’s request guides what the chef cooks. Every episode follows a new diner visitor, showing how everyday meals spark heartfelt, meaningful connections with others who share a love for the same dish.
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Season 1
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E1
Tan Men
A specially prepared bowl of tanmen noodles leads a radio announcer to discover a secret about a beloved television show from his youth.
Oct 21, 2016 -
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E2
Corn Dog
A childish fight over a fish-sausage corn dog leads to a schism between an Asakusa comedian and his now-famous former assistant.
Oct 28, 2016 -
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E3
Tonteki
An office worker who loves pork steaks knits sweaters for the men she adores, but her affections – and handiwork – are not always appreciated.
Nov 4, 2016 -
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E4
Omelette Rice
The shared love of fried rice omelets forms an intercultural bridge between a young Japanese physicist and a Korean girl.
Nov 11, 2016 -
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E5
Egg Tofu
A lonely little boy with only a gambler to take care of him hopes to make a connection with a bar girl over a mutual appreciation for egg tofu.
Nov 18, 2016 -
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E6
Umeboshi and Plum Wine
Upon finishing the last of his late mother's pickled plums, a man suddenly wonders what will become of his erotica after he passes away.
Nov 25, 2016 -
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E7
Hot Pot for One
A diner regular reunites with an old classmate who, despite a good upbringing, now works a menial job to support her troublesome nephew.
Dec 2, 2016 -
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E8
Sautéed Yam
A dish of sauteed Chinese yam rekindles the connection between a young wife and her former lover, with whom she shares a hidden professional past.
Dec 9, 2016 -
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E9
Ham Cutlet
A breaded ham cutlet brings back an elderly lawyer's memories of playing the board game Othello with his long-lost younger brother.
Dec 16, 2016 -
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E10
New Year's Eve Noodles, Again
As December comes to a close and the regulars gather at the diner, the Master takes a look back at his memories of the year.
Dec 23, 2016