Hiyokko
ひよっこ
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About
The 17-year-old Yatabe Mineko grew up in a family of seven in a mountain village in northeastern Ibaraki Prefecture. Her father Minoru has gone to Tokyo to work in order to earn extra money. However, her life completely changes when her father does not come back for the New Year. Mineko asks her family to let her go to Tokyo to find him and promises to send money home. In the autumn of 1964, she and two childhood friends Tokiko and Mitsuo are hired to start working at a small factory in Tokyo’s working class neighborhood. After work each day, Mineko searches for her father and gets disheartened at times. Mineko overcomes challenges and starts to lay down roots in Tokyo as she experiences many meetings and farewells amid the laughter and tears with regulars, people of the shopping street, friends, and colleagues. But will she be able to find her father?
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Episodes
Season 1
Week 01 - Dad Is Coming Home!
Week 01 - Dad Is Coming Home!
Week 01 - Dad Is Coming Home!
Week 01 - Dad Is Coming Home!
Week 01 - Dad Is Coming Home!
Week 01 - Dad Is Coming Home!
Week 02 - We Don't Want To Cry, We Will Smile
Week 02 - We Don't Want To Cry, We Will Smile
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About Hiyokko
The 17-year-old Yatabe Mineko grew up in a family of seven in a mountain village in northeastern Ibaraki Prefecture. Her father Minoru has gone to Tokyo to work in order to earn extra money. However, her life completely changes when her father does not come back for the New Year. Mineko asks her family to let her go to Tokyo to find him and promises to send money home. In the autumn of 1964, she and two childhood friends Tokiko and Mitsuo are hired to start working at a small factory in Tokyo’s working class neighborhood. After work each day, Mineko searches for her father and gets disheartened at times. Mineko overcomes challenges and starts to lay down roots in Tokyo as she experiences many meetings and farewells amid the laughter and tears with regulars, people of the shopping street, friends, and colleagues. But will she be able to find her father? Across 2 seasons and 160 episodes, originally airing on NHK.
Hiyokko Cast and Characters
The cast features Kasumi Arimura (as Mineko Yatabe). Their performances are a major reason Hiyokko has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason Hiyokko keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hiyokko
Where can I watch Hiyokko online for free?
You can watch Hiyokko online free on Bowood.TV. Just open the page and hit play — no signup, no subscription, full HD streaming on phone, tablet, or desktop.
How many episodes does Hiyokko have?
Hiyokko has 160 episodes across 2 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Hiyokko good? What's the rating?
Hiyokko holds a 8.2/10 rating based on 6 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Who is in the cast of Hiyokko?
The main cast includes Kasumi Arimura.
Is Hiyokko available in Japanese?
Yes — Hiyokko was originally produced in Japanese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Hiyokko released?
Hiyokko first aired in 2017.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hiyokko for free?
You can watch Hiyokko online for free on Bowood.TV. All 160 episodes across 2 seasons are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does Hiyokko have?
Hiyokko currently has 2 seasons and a total of 160 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Hiyokko about?
The 17-year-old Yatabe Mineko grew up in a family of seven in a mountain village in northeastern Ibaraki Prefecture. Her father Minoru has gone to Tokyo to work in order to earn extra money. However, her life completely changes when her father does not come back for the New Year. Mineko asks her family to let her go… It belongs to the Drama genre.
In which language is Hiyokko originally available?
Hiyokko was originally produced in JA. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original JA audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Hiyokko first released?
Hiyokko first premiered on April 3, 2017 (2017). The series has since concluded its run.
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