Egao no Hosoku

Although one is set at an in and the other is set at a restaurant they both hey both have a clash of the old and the new. As for the best okami (and in my opinion show?) Osen, hands down!

Similar lighthearted story about a woman who is lost in her career, unsure of her future as she ends up working with manga artist and his team.

Both are lighthearted dramas that revolves around a woman and the Ryokan she's trying to save. Shows the happenings of work life in the Ryokan.

- Both are heart-warming slice of life dramas.
- Both were produced in the late 1990's to early 2000's
- Both star Nogiwa Yoko in a pivotal role.