I have a life, do you?

List that features (mostly) Japanese SoLs that focus on people having hobbies or interesting lifestyles. Some of the titles focus on the slice of life aspect while it takes a back seat in other productions. Read notes for more info

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mengosteen Oct 15, 2021

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1. Hitori Camp de Kutte Neru

Japanese Drama - 2019, 12 episodes

8.0

camping + fishing/foraging/cooking, canned food
2. Pension Metsa

Japanese Drama - 2021, 7 episodes

7.5

running a pension
3. Yuru Camp△

Japanese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes

7.5

camping
4. The Aobas' Dining Table

Japanese Drama - 2018, 4 episodes

8.0

cooking and LIVING THE LIFE
5. Meikenchiku de Chushoku wo

Japanese Drama - 2020, 10 episodes

8.0

architecture! But in a very unique and endearing way
6. Meikenchiku de Chushoku wo Special

Japanese Special - 2021, 1 episode

8.0

architecture! But in a very unique and endearing way
7. Meikenchiku de Chushoku wo Osaka-hen

Japanese Drama - 2022, 6 episodes

8.0

architecture! But in a very unique and endearing way
8. Yuru Camp△ SP

Japanese Special - 2021, 1 episode

7.5

camping
9. Watashi no Uchi ni wa, Nanimo Nai

Japanese Drama - 2016, 6 episodes

5.5

decluttering
10. Yuru Camp△ Season 2

Japanese Drama - 2021, 12 episodes

camping
11. Furo Girl

Japanese Drama - 2020, 6 episodes

6.0

bathing (so trying different kinds of soaps, running saunas etc)
12. Kitchen for Singles

Japanese Drama - 2019, 12 episodes

8.0

cooking and general lifestyle; food
13. Kawa no Hotori de

Japanese Drama - 2021, 6 episodes

7.5

two MLs are homeless... So I guess it's a lifestyle?
14. Haruka no Hikari

Japanese Drama - 2021, 5 episodes

6.5

LAMPS
15. Okashi no Ie

Japanese Drama - 2015, 10 episodes

9.0

running a candy shop; lifestyle and nostalgia
16. Kamome Diner

Japanese Movie - 2006

7.0

running a diner; food
17. Happy Old Year

Thai Movie - 2019

9.0

decluttering
18. A Scene at the Sea

Japanese Movie - 1991

8.0

surfing, beach vibes
19. Little Forest

Korean Movie - 2018

7.0

cooking and lifestyle; food
20. Little Forest: Summer & Autumn

Japanese Movie - 2014
21. Little Forest: Winter & Spring

Japanese Movie - 2015
22. Choi Tsuri Dandy

Japanese Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

5.0

fishing
23. Shitsuren Meshi

Japanese Drama - 2022, 10 episodes

7.5

food
24. Rokuhodo Yotsuiro Biyori

Japanese Drama - 2022, 10 episodes

7.0

food; running a japanese cafe
25. Tabi Suru Sandwich

Japanese Special - 2022, 1 episode

7.5

food; sandwiches
26. Chef wa Meitantei

Japanese Drama - 2021, 9 episodes

8.0

food; running a french cuisine bistro
27. Fudanshi Bartender no Tashinami

Japanese Drama - 2022, 2 episodes

5.0

bartending/drinks
28. Nishiogikubo Mitsuboshi Youshudou

Japanese Drama - 2021, 6 episodes

7.5

running a bar; food/drinks, canned food
29. Glasses

Japanese Movie - 2007

8.5

running a lodging; living a life peacefully, beach vibes
30. Shinya Shokudo

Japanese Drama - 2009, 10 episodes

7.5

FOOD
31. Nobushi no Gourmet

Japanese Drama - 2017, 12 episodes

8.0

eating food and having a life
32. Isekai Izakaya "Nobu"

Japanese Drama - 2020, 10 episodes

6.0

running a pub/izakaya, food
33. Masters in Forbidden City

Chinese Movie - 2016

8.0

documentary about restoring historical artifacts etc; with a little bit of slice of life thrown in
34. Masters in Forbidden City

Chinese TV Show - 2016, 3 episodes

8.0

documentary about restoring historical artifacts etc; with a little bit of slice of life thrown in
35. Kodoku no Gourmet

Japanese Drama - 2012, 12 episodes

7.0

eating food
36. Tetsu Ota Michiko, 2 Man Kiro

Japanese Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

7.0

trains and train stations
37. Tabiya Okaeri

Japanese Drama - 2022, 4 episodes

7.0

travelling + slight focus on food and washi paper making/crafts
38. Isu

Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

8.0

anthology about people obsessed with chairs
not as wholesome as the rest of the content on this list
39. One Day Off

Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

8.0

travelling /one-day trips
40. Konya Sukiyaki Dayo

Japanese Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

food
41. K'na, the Dreamweaver

Filipino Movie - 2014

7.5

Traditional weaving
42. Iburigurashi

Japanese Drama - 2022, 13 episodes

7.0

cooking/smoking food
43. August

Chinese Movie - 2024

8.0

really small segment on making musical instruments
travelling/cycling
44. Hachigatsu wa Yoru no Batting Center de

Japanese Drama - 2021, 9 episodes

baseball
45. Design & Thinking

Taiwanese Movie - 2012

6.5

documentary on design; not much (not at all) slice of life
46. Tsugaru Lacquer Girl

Japanese Movie - 2023
47. Lonely Gourmet: Taipei

Chinese Drama - 2015, 12 episodes

eating food
48. Kinou Nani Tabeta?

Japanese Drama - 2019, 12 episodes
49. Kinou Nani Tabeta? SP

Japanese Special - 2020, 1 episode
50. Kinou Nani Tabeta? Season 2

Japanese Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
51. Tsukuritai Onna to Tabetai Onna

Japanese Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
52. Tsukuritai Onna to Tabetai Onna Season 2

Japanese Drama - 2024, 20 episodes
53. Homeraretai Boku no Mousou Gohan

Japanese Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
54. Aki wa Haru to Gohan wo Tabetai

Japanese Movie - 2023

6.0

slight focus on food