It does... it's within the top 5 and 5 most popular
well... asadora are not not as popular as the regular dramas because of the length. HYD... lol... it's indeed a gateway for me, though I dipped my toe with Watashi ni Unmei no Koi Nante Arienaitte Omotteta ;D
All above are not written by OldAnimeLady so Idk if you want to ask the writers first or not to link them. I'm pretty sure they don't mind. You can also link my past/future article(s) on dorama if you want.
I love Sato Takeru as he is like one of my fave actors ever but tbh as good as Tenno no Ryoriban, Nobunaga Concerto…
I don't remember I think I watched NC long time ago before I knew MDL that I forget the story only remember Oguri Shun, lol. I think I have to rewatch it when I have a chance...
Congrats on your first article, a thought provoking one. To answer your question, the ancient socio-cultural practice I cannot relate to is harem system. But I don't like reverse-harem either. I think the latter is just a trope created for dramatic purpose and fan-service.
https://mydramalist.com/article/introducing-japanese-morning-dramas-0116182253
https://mydramalist.com/article/why-you-should-try-japanese-dramas-011015175
https://mydramalist.com/article/starter-kit-japan-011015555
https://mydramalist.com/article/2016/05/06/borders-crossing-over-to-jdramas
Also fun Japanese cultural articles presented in dorama:
https://mydramalist.com/article/2013/01/15/drama-food-i-crave-the-japanese-edition
https://mydramalist.com/article/2015/03/16/j-drama-food
https://mydramalist.com/article/traditional-japanese-arts-in-dramas-011015721
All above are not written by OldAnimeLady so Idk if you want to ask the writers first or not to link them. I'm pretty sure they don't mind. You can also link my past/future article(s) on dorama if you want.
https://mydramalist.com/search?adv=titles&ty=68&co=6&ge=19&th=1045&st=3&so=top