Food
Station:
NHK World (GB)
Status:
Running
Start:
2013-04-09
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More than just a meal! Enjoy lunch around Japan, learning about peoples' lives and work-places and the stories behind workers' daily meals.
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S2025E11 - Lunchtime for the Garbage Collectors
In Fukuoka City, household trash is collected at midnight. Join us as we take a look at the garbage collectors' late-night meal break, their daily challenges, and their dedication to the job.
Air Date: 09 Jul 2025 22:00 (CDT)
S2025E12 - Lunchtime for the Dried Sweet Potato Farmers
Two women farmers in Ibaraki who live together make dried sweet potatoes from scratch. From cultivating to processing, they handle it all themselves. For lunch, they head to their favorite diner.
Air Date: 06 Aug 2025 22:00 (CDT)
S2025E13 - Lunchtime for the Lacquer Artisan
We visit a lacquer artisan rebuilding Shuri Castle in Okinawa, which was destroyed in a 2019 fire. He leads a team of young craftspeople, and for lunch, enjoys a delicious bento made by his wife.
Air Date: 13 Aug 2025 22:00 (CDT)