Hokkaido Dramas and Films
Below is an on-going list of Dramas and Films that were produced either fully, or partly in Miyagi Prefecture! I'm doing my best to compile more titles, so be sure to comment if I've missed any (which I'm sure I have!)
I referenced this Japanese wiki article ( Hokkaido Prefecture Dramas and Films Wiki ) for the initial creation of this list. Other resources I used are in the comments for each title as well.
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1. Tapestry
Japanese Movie - 2020
Filmed throughout Hokkaido, including Sapporo City, and Hakodate.
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2. Restaurant From The Sky
Japanese Movie - 2019
Filmed in Setana Town, Hokkaido.
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3. Channel wa Sonomama!!
Japanese Drama - 2019, 5 episodes
Added based on heart-ereki's article: https://mydramalist.com/article/j-drama-national-tour-part-1-011013491).
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4. A Forest of Wool and Steel
Japanese Movie - 2018
Added based on heart-ereki's article: https://mydramalist.com/article/j-drama-national-tour-part-1-011013491).
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5. Principal: Koi Suru Watashi wa Heroine Desu Ka?
Japanese Movie - 2018
Focused in Sapporo with highlights of the Hokkaido Government Office, the Sapporo Beer Museum, the Rose Garden Christ Church, and Lake Shikotsu.
Added based on heart-ereki's article: https://mydramalist.com/article/j-drama-national-tour-part-1-011013491). -
6. Harukanaru Yama no Yobigoe
Japanese Special - 2018, 1 episode
Filmed in Hokkaido.
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7. A Life Line
Japanese Movie - 2017
A documentary about wild life in Hokkaido.
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8. Phone Call To The Bar 3
Japanese Movie - 2017
Set in the Susukino District of Sapporo City, Hokkaido.
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9. If Cats Disappeared From the World
Japanese Movie - 2016
Filmed in Hakodate, Hokkaido referenced from here.
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10. Twisted Justice
Japanese Movie - 2016
The story is set in 1970's Sapporo Hokkaido, however many of the real life locations are elsewhere in Japan. However, some shots of modern Susukino were used.
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11. Fuben na Benriya 2016 First Snow
Japanese Special - 2016, 1 episode
Filmed in Akabira, Hokkaido.
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12. Fuben na Benriya
Japanese Drama - 2015, 12 episodes
Filmed in Akabira, Hokkaido.
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13. The Pearls of the Stone Man
Japanese Movie - 2015
The original story is set in America, but the Japanese adaptation is set in Hokkaido.
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14. A Drop of the Grapevine
Japanese Movie - 2014
Added based on heart-ereki's article: https://mydramalist.com/article/j-drama-national-tour-part-1-011013491).
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15. Massan
Japanese Drama - 2014, 150 episodes
Many of the scenes that are meant to be filmed in Scotland, are actually filmed throughout Hokkaido due to budget constraints. Some locations being the Yoichi Distillery and in the town of Otofuke.
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16. Silver Spoon
Japanese Movie - 2014
Added based on heart-ereki's article: https://mydramalist.com/article/j-drama-national-tour-part-1-011013491).
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17. Phone Call To The Bar 2
Japanese Movie - 2013
Set in the Susukino District of Sapporo City, Hokkaido.
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18. A Chorus of Angels
Japanese Movie - 2012
Added based on heart-ereki's article: https://mydramalist.com/article/j-drama-national-tour-part-1-011013491).
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19. Bread of Happiness
Japanese Movie - 2012
Added based on heart-ereki's article: https://mydramalist.com/article/j-drama-national-tour-part-1-011013491).
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20. Shiawase no Kiiroi Hankachi
Japanese Special - 2011, 1 episode
Filmed mostly in Hokkaido.
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21. Phone Call To The Bar
Japanese Movie - 2011
Set in the Susukino District of Sapporo City, Hokkaido.
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22. Kaze no Garden
Japanese Drama - 2008, 11 episodes
The core scenes of the garden were filmed at Furano City Hokkaido's Prince Hotel. As well as scenes in Asahikawa Ueno Farm and Sapporo's Odori Park.
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23. Ushi ni Negai wo: Love and Farm
Japanese Drama - 2007, 11 episodes
Some scenes were filmed in Ebetsu City, Hokkaido as well as Rakuno Gakuen University in the same city.
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24. Yankee Bokou ni Kaeru SP
Japanese Special - 2005, 1 episode
Many school scenes were filmed at Hokusei Gakuen Yoichi High School, but also closed sets were also utilized.
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25. Yasashii Jikan
Japanese Drama - 2005, 11 episodes
The story is set and mostly located in Hokkaido including Prince Hotel in Furano City, Biei Town (near the Shirogane Onsen) and Kamifurano Town.
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26. Yankee Bokou ni Kaeru
Japanese Drama - 2003, 10 episodes
Many school scenes were filmed at Hokusei Gakuen Yoichi High School, but also closed sets were also utilized.
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27. Kita no Kuni Kara: 2002 Yuigon
Japanese Special - 2002, 2 episodes
Many scenes were filmed in Furano City, as well as Nunobe Station.
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28. Suzuran
Japanese Drama - 1999, 156 episodes
The city of Numata actually had sets built, and in town locations used in this drama. Some parts of the built sets including the ryokan facade are still able to be visited in the town.
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29. Over Time
Japanese Drama - 1999, 12 episodes
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30. Kita no Kuni Kara: '98 Jidai
Japanese Special - 1998, 2 episodes
Many scenes were filmed in Furano City, as well as Nunobe Station.
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31. Kita no Kuni Kara: '95 Himitsu
Japanese Special - 1995, 1 episode
Many scenes were filmed in Furano City, as well as Nunobe Station.
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32. Kita no Kuni Kara: '92 Sudachi
Japanese Special - 1992, 2 episodes
Many scenes were filmed in Furano City, as well as Nunobe Station.
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33. Kimi no Na wa
Japanese Drama - 1991, 312 episodes
Episodes 115-150 are based around the couple moving to Hokkaido.
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34. Kita no Kuni Kara: '89 Kikyo
Japanese Special - 1989, 1 episode
Many scenes were filmed in Furano City, as well as Nunobe Station.
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35. Kita no Kuni Kara '87 Hatsukoi
Japanese Special - 1987, 1 episode
Many scenes were filmed in Furano City, as well as Nunobe Station.
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36. Tora-san 38: Goes North
Japanese Movie - 1987
Filmed in various locations of Hokkaido including Sapporo City, Teshikaga-cho, Nakashibetsu-cho, Utoro and more.
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37. Kino, Kana Shibetsu de
Japanese Drama - 1984, 13 episodes
Some locations for filming were Kamisunagawa Town , Utashinai City , and Sunagawa City.
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38. Tora-san 33: Marriage Counselor Tora-san
Japanese Movie - 1984
Filmed Kushiro City including Kushiro Station, Nemuro Bridge, Nusai Riverside Park, Kushiro Airport. Additionally they filmed in Nemuro City, at the Fresh Green Festival, and Kita no Katsu Sake Brewery. They also filmed at Hamanaka Town, Nakashibetsu-cho, Kurshiro-gun including Yoroushi Onsen, and more locations.
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39. Kita no Kuni Kara '84 Natsu
Japanese Special - 1984, 1 episode
Many scenes were filmed in Furano City, as well as Nunobe Station.
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40. Kita no Kuni Kara '83 Fuyu
Japanese Special - 1983, 1 episode
Many scenes were filmed in Furano City, as well as Nunobe Station.
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41. Shiawase no Kiiroi Hankachi
Japanese Drama - 1982, 5 episodes
Filmed in Tomakomai, Hokkaido.
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42. Kita no Kuni Kara
Japanese Drama - 1981, 24 episodes
Many scenes were filmed in Furano City, as well as Nunobe Station.
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43. Station
Japanese Movie - 1981
Filmed in Mashike Town, Ofuyumisaki, and Sapporo.
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44. The Dump Truck Rascal
Japanese Movie - 1981
Filmed mostly in Hokkaido.
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45. Kagemusha
Japanese Movie - 1980
Was filmed partly in Hokkaido, no region specified.
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46. Tora-san 26: Foster Daddy, Tora!
Japanese Movie - 1980
Filmed at Esashi-cho at Easshi Port and Kamome Island, and Okushiri-cho at CApe Inaho, Okushiri Port, and Sainokawara both locations in Hokkaido.
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47. Shiawase no Kiiroi Hankachi
Japanese Movie - 1977
Filmed in Abashiri City, and Kushiro City.
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48. Truck Yaro: Bokyo Ichibanboshi
Japanese Movie - 1976
A lot of locations were filmed at including some in Hokkaido.
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49. Tora-san 15: Rise and Fall
Japanese Movie - 1975
Various locations throughout Hakkaido were featured. In Hakodate; Hakodate Port, and Eyama Hinohama Coast. In Otaru City; Ranjima Beach, Ranjima Station, Shioya Station, Shioya Coast, Otaru Canal, Kitahama Bridge, Aiozaka, Cafe Pocket, and Otaru Port were featured. Odari Park in Sapporo City was featured. Lastly, Tomakomai City was also featured.
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50. Kita no Kazoku
Japanese Drama - 1973, 308 episodes
Filmed partly in Hakodate, Hokkaido.
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51. Tora-san 11: Forget Me Not
Japanese Movie - 1973
Some locations throughout Hokkaido were Lake Kussharo, Teshikaga Town, and Memanbetsu Town. There were several scenes filmed in Abashiri City including the Abashiri Station, Abashiri Shrine, Abashiri Bridge, Hatiwa, and Ubaranai/Kurihara Ranch.
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52. Abashiri Prison
Japanese Movie - 1965
The prison is based on Hokkaido, and some filming was done on location including at Abashiri Station.
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53. A Fugitive from the Past
Japanese Movie - 1965
Partly filmed in Hakodate, Hokkaido.
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54. The Rambling Guitarist
Japanese Movie - 1959
Filmed in Hakodate City, Hokkaido.
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55. Kotan no Kuchibue
Japanese Movie - 1959
Mostly filmed in Chitose City, Hokkaido including the old Chitose High School.
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56. The Outsiders
Japanese Movie - 1958
About the relations between Japanese immigrants and the indigenous Ainu on Hokkaido, filmed in the Akan region of Hokkaido.
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57. The Eternal Breasts
Japanese Movie - 1955
Early scenes are filmed in Sapporo.
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58. The Idiot
Japanese Movie - 1951
In 1950, they began preparing it in early December, filming in Hokkaido from February of 1951 until March 10th.
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59. Over the Fence
Japanese Movie - 2016
-set in Hakodate Japan
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60. Moonlit Winter
Korean Movie - 2019
-set in Otaru