Sakura
Series Overview
Sakura is a Japanese serialized morning television drama that aired on NHK from April 1 to September 28 of 2002. The series totalled 156 episodes. It chronicles the life of Matsushita Sakura, a Sansei Japanese-American living in Hawaii. She moves to a small town in Japan to be an assistant language teacher for Japanese middle-school students. The show, lasting only 15 minutes long, is on every morning except Sunday, every week. Sakura first comes to Japan living with her grandparents; later, she moves because she has to teach English to the Japanese students. There she learns many valuable lessons and makes new friends.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 156 Episodes
15 min per episode
2002 – 2002
Premiered: Mon, Apr 1, 2002
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 156: “Episode 156”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kumiko Tabuchi
Reijirō Koroku
Department Leadership Roster
Kumiko Tabuchi
Writer
Reijirō Koroku
Original Music Composer
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What is Sakura about?
Sakura is a Japanese serialized morning television drama that aired on NHK from April 1 to September 28 of 2002. The series totalled 156 episodes. It chronicles the life of Matsushita Sakura, a Sansei Japanese-American living in Hawaii. She moves to a small town in Japan to be an assistant language teacher for Japanese middle-school students. The show, lasting only 15 minutes long, is on every morning except Sunday, every week. Sakura first comes to Japan living with her grandparents; later, she moves because she has to teach English to the Japanese students. There she learns many valuable lessons and makes new friends.
How many seasons does Sakura have?
Sakura comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Sakura?
Key cast members in Sakura include Miyoko Asada, Ken Teraizumi, Masami Nagasawa, Hiromi Ōta, Yōichi Numata.
Who created or directed Sakura?
Sakura was developed and directed by Not specified.