# Where to watch Asuka (1999) in the UK

> Asuka (1999) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1999  
**Runtime:** 15 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 8.0/10  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Seasons:** 1  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 3 May 2026 (2026-05-03T16:07:01.135Z)  

## Synopsis

The 61st NHK Asadora Drama is Asuka. Set in Kyoto in the home of a traditional Japanese candy-maker, Asuka is the story of one young girl's dream to one day walk in her father's shoes and become a top candy-maker in the male-dominated world of wagashi (Japanese confectionery). Asuka grows to be a healthy, adventurous young girl with a deep curiosity and, a desire to become a candy-maker like her father. This NHK drama is one of the best in years with an excellent cast, a well-developed story based on extensive research into the traditional worlds of candy making and the tea ceremony in Kyoto, and beautiful scenery and settings in Kyoto and the surrounding areas.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Asuka in the UK?**

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## Sources

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- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/207059/asuka-1999
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- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/207059/asuka-1999.json

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