Star of Japanese hit series 'The Solitary Gourmet' hopes to share its joy of eating

Japanese TV drama “The Solitary Gourmet” quietly started in a late-night slot 14 years ago featuring a suit-clad, middle-aged man’s joy of solitary dining at a local eatery after work

April 16, 2026Updated: April 16, 2026

By MARI YAMAGUCHI