Sweet Bean (2015) – Filming Locations
Drama · Directed by Naomi Kawase · Starring Masatoshi Nagase, Kirin Kiki
The master of a dorayaki pastry store hires a 76-year-old woman whose talents attract customers from all over. But she's hiding a troubling secret. Life's joys are found in the little details, and no matter what may be weighing you down, everyone loves a good pastry.
Where was Sweet Bean filmed?
- Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo – Exterior shots of the traditional temple district and surrounding neighborhood where the dorayaki shop is located. The historic Asakusa district provides the atmospheric setting for the film's neighborhood, grounding the story in Tokyo's traditional commercial quarter
- Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo – Street scenes and daily life in the neighborhood where the main characters live and work. The working-class neighborhood of Tsukiji serves as the intimate setting for the characters' daily routines and interactions
- Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, Onomichi – Flashback sequences showing Yuki's past and memories in the coastal mountain town. Director Kawase's native region and frequent filming location; the nostalgic hillside town represents Yuki's life before coming to Tokyo and appears in her memories throughout the film