Why it may be worth watching
- Carnation combines Drama storytelling.
- The principal cast includes Mari Natsuki, Machiko Ono, Akari Ninomiya.
TV series
Carnation
Carnation is a Japanese television drama that aired in the Asadora slot on NHK from 3 October 2011 to 31 March 2012. It is the 85th Asadora. It is based on the life of the fashion designer Ayako Koshino in Kishiwada, Osaka. Ayako was the mother of the internationally famous designers Hiroko Koshino, Junko Koshino, and Michiko Koshino.
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Cast
Mari NatsukiItoko Ohara (older)
Machiko OnoItoko Ohara
Akari NinomiyaItoko Ohara (child)
Chiaki KuriyamaNatsu Yoshida
Akira Takarada
Yumi AsoChiyo Ohara
Masahiro KomotoEisaku Kinomoto
Takamasa SugaTaizo Yasuoka
Yukiyo ToakeSadako Matsuzaka
Kaoru KobayashiZensaku Ohara
Hiroyuki OnoueKansuke Yasuoka
Mari HamadaTamae Yasuoka
Yūko GenkakuMasako
Viewing guide
Is Carnation right for you?
Who may enjoy it
Best suited to viewers looking for Drama. The available catalogue spans 1 season.
Content notes
A regional age classification is not currently listed. Metadata signals include violence or peril. Ratings vary by country; use this as a quick screening note rather than a complete parental guide.
Themes and topics
family businessfashion designerbased on true storyosaka, japancoming of agewartimesingle motherpost war japan
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