09 Feb 2023
Umami
Following a near-death experience France's leading chef throws himself into a quest seeking the flavor that has confounded his life since he was defeated by a Japanese chef's bowl of noodles as a young man.
Takano Tofu
Tatsuo and his daughter Haru run Takano Tofu Store in Onomichi. They begin their work before dawn every day. They carefully select beans to make their tofu. While they have peaceful days, Tatsuo worries about his daughter being alone after his death.
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藤竜也 Tatsuo Takano
麻生久美子 Haru Takano
中村久美 Fumie Nakano
徳井優 山田雅人 Jyo Hyuga 竹内都子 
菅原大吉 
小林且弥 
赤間麻里子 
Riku Kurokouchi Nao Tashiro
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