Set in a large luxury hotel in Japan, this long-running series focuses on the constant struggles of the hotel's manager as he tries to balance out the unending (and often ridiculous) demands of his guests with the personal and social crises of his employees and the day-to-day operations of the hotel. Though the problems often seem to be overwhelming, he can always be counted on to find a solution that satisfies (almost) everyone.—Jean-Marc Rocher <[email protected]>