This premise of Tourist is simple - a guy is a tourist who meets other tourists from his home country while abroad, but what is so special about this drama is that it shows rather than tells how we are all tourists in each others' lives and just how one fleeting moment, say, a night with a random stranger, can change how each of us experiences the world. It's relatable, real and easy to follow, though three episodes was enough to portray an effective message and that is the closing statement of the drama as well "Life is a journey without answers."

What I loved about Tourist was the acting is subtle, the characters are real and bring their own unique charms and downfalls and they are so human that you can't hate them, because they're relatable. These characters could be someone you know and they're all trying to find answers to problems or face issues in their lives to help them move on. The story itself is quite solid, with great cast and acting. And through the actions of each encounter we are able to understand more about the characters than is said in the dialogue, just as you would if you were to interact with someone new in the real world.

The music fit well and the opening theme sequence was well done and fit the drama well.

While I probably wouldn't watch Tourist again in a hurry, it is one of the better short dramas that I have enjoyed for its simplicity and understated storytelling, and one that I would recommend to a drama fan who was feeling a little lost with what to watch and wanted to understand themselves a little better.

Personally, I rated it an 8 because these are the kinds of stories that I like. Short, sweet and to the point and I see a lot of myself in Miura's character. There is also something to be said for the Japanese way of storytelling - it's always so unique and there is always an element of relatable humanity.