Where to watch Sakura in Japan
Sakura is streaming on NHK On Demand Amazon Channel in Japan. Availability checked 22 July 2026.
About Sakura
Sakura is a 2002 web series in the Drama and Comedy genres, starring Miyoko Asada, Ken Teraizumi and Masami Nagasawa. It spans 1 season and 156 episodes, and originally aired on NHK. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Sakura in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
Sakura is a Japanese serialized morning television drama that aired on NHK from April 1 to September 28 of 2002. The series totalled 156 episodes. It chronicles the life of Matsushita Sakura, a Sansei Japanese-American living in Hawaii. She moves to a small town in Japan to be an assistant language teacher for Japanese middle-school students. The show, lasting only 15 minutes long, is on every morning except Sunday, every week. Sakura first comes to Japan living with her grandparents; later, she moves because she has to teach English to the Japanese students. There she learns many valuable lessons and makes new friends.
Seasons (1)
- Season 1156 episodes · 2002
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Sakura in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream Sakura on NHK On Demand Amazon Channel.
Is Sakura on Netflix?+
Sakura is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on NHK On Demand Amazon Channel.
How many seasons of Sakura are there?+
Sakura has 1 season and 156 episodes in total.
Who stars in Sakura?+
Sakura stars Miyoko Asada, Ken Teraizumi, Masami Nagasawa, Hiromi Ōta and Yōichi Numata.
When did Sakura come out?+
Sakura is a 2002 web series.
What genre is Sakura?+
Sakura is Drama and Comedy series.
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