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Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories

Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories

Description: A small eatery called Meshiya -- also referred to as the Midnight Diner -- resides in the back alley of a bustling district. Despite the eatery's unusual hours, 12 a.m. to 7 a.m., a menagerie of customers flock to the establishment each night for a bite to eat and to visit with the proprietor, known… MORE
Genre: Japanese television drama
Year Released: 2009
First episode air date: October 21, 2016
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