hiyokko is a Japan drama released in 2017 rated 8.1/10 with 156 episodes. This comedy series has been watched by 1,126 viewers.
Key Details
| Country |  Japan |
| Genre | ComedyRomanceLifeDrama |
| Year | 2017 |
| Episodes | 156 |
| Duration | 00:15:00 |
| Rating | 8.1/10 |
| Director | Kurosaki Hiroshi |
| Main Cast | Arimura Kasumi |
| Type | Drama |
| Content Rating | G – All Ages |
Plot & Analysis
Story Overview
The 17-year-old Yatabe Mineko grew up in a family of seven in a mountain village in northeastern Ibaraki Prefecture. Her father Minoru has gone to Tokyo to work in order to earn extra money. However, her life completely changes when her father does not come back for the New Year. Mineko asks her family to let her go to Tokyo to find him and promises to send money home. In the autumn of 1964, she and two childhood friends Tokiko and Mitsuo are hired to start working at a small factory in Tokyo’s working class neighborhood. After work each day, Mineko searches for her father and gets disheartened at times. Mineko overcomes challenges and starts to lay down roots in Tokyo as she experiences many meetings and farewells amid the laughter and tears with regulars, people of the shopping street, friends, and colleagues. But will she be able to find her father?
Critical Reception
hiyokko has received excellent reviews with a rating of 8.1/10 based on 279 ratings. It is ranked #1,634 in popularity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rating of hiyokko?
hiyokko has a rating of 8.1/10 based on 279 ratings.
How many episodes does hiyokko have?
hiyokko has 156 episodes, each approximately 00:15:00 long.
What genre is hiyokko?
hiyokko is a Comedy, Romance, Life, Drama drama from Japan.
Who are the main actors in hiyokko?
The main cast of hiyokko includes Arimura Kasumi.
When was hiyokko released?
hiyokko was released in 2017 in Japan.
Data sourced from publicly available entertainment databases. Last updated: April 13, 2026.