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Love Stories from Fukuoka

DRAMA 2011 50 min Episode(s): 10+ english, none: None Various
Love Stories from Fukuoka is a yearly TV drama that is aired around St. Valentine's Day. Viewers from Fukuoka city, the capital of Japan's southern island of Kyushu, send in stories of their own experiences with love, loss, and longing. The program features many actors, celebrities, and athletes who all have ties to Fukuoka. Gaining popularity over several years, the program continues to be broadcast annually and has become a romantic Valentine's tradition.

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