Lunch ON!

A confectionery in Omihachiman, Shiga Prefecture, has a history that goes back some 150 years. The premises of its headquarters feature an incredible garden and forest maintained by an in-house team of gardeners. We check out what lunches they have to keep their stamina up! In another segment, we visit a factory that manufactures hearses to meet the demands of today. Tune in to discover the techniques involved in making hearses and find out what the professionals do for lunch!

We visit Sado, Niigata Prefecture, to meet a renowned taiko drum performance group that plays concerts worldwide. The 67 performers and staff members live together at a training facility, immersing themselves in their practice. Their meals, prepared by three dedicated women, are infused with the unique flavors of Sado, including local wild plants. Additionally, we pay tribute to the late comedian Sakata Toshio, who enjoyed a special rice omelet at a local café he frequented.