Happiness Comes from Eating, Sleeping and Waiting(2025)

Happiness Comes from Eating, Sleeping and Waiting follows Mugimaki Satoko, a 38-year-old woman whose life takes an unexpected turn after a lifelong illness diagnosis forces her to leave her job. She moves into an affordable housing complex where she meets her landlord and a quirky cook who introduces her to medicinal cuisine—the practice of eating seasonal foods to support bodily health. As Satoko navigates her new circumstances and learns to nourish herself through thoughtful eating, she discovers comfort and purpose in simple rituals. This Japanese series offers a warm, contemplative look at finding healing and connection through food, community, and the rhythms of everyday life.