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For 2008, publishing company Jiyu Kokuminsha published the top ten words/phrases used. One them was "Arafo," meaning "Around 40." The drama follows the life of Satoko (Yuki Amani), who is happily living the single life as a successful psychiatrist who indulges in her favorite things, such as taking trips to Japanese Inns and watching Japanese comedy variety shows. However, after attending a reunion, she starts to think twice about the way she's living her life, and she begins looking for partners. In this drama, Amani adds life to the Japanese 40 year old woman. Supporting characters also try to bring in different issues relating to various women nearing age 40, but it's Amani's acting that carries the entire drama. In the clip above, instead of a watching a clip from the show, watch the always beautiful Amani in famous singer-songwriter Mariya Takeuchi's PV of the drama's theme song.

Review taken from Asia Pacific Arts.

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