Lunch ON!

(04/09/2013–08/14/2025)

Food

NHK World (JP)30 min

More than just a meal! Enjoy lunch around Japan, learning about peoples' lives and work-places and the stories behind workers' daily meals.

Source: unknown Lunch ON!

Episodes

Season 2013

S2013E01

One-coin Lunch

April 09, 2013 at 03:00 AM

S2013E02

Employee Cafeteria

April 23, 2013 at 03:00 AM

S2013E03

The Bullet Train Cleaning Crew

May 14, 2013 at 03:00 AM

S2013E04

Get in line for lunch

May 28, 2013 at 03:00 AM

S2013E05

The lunch that inspired TOKYO SKYTREE's sound design

June 11, 2013 at 03:00 AM

S2013E06

The professional soccer club's 1-kilo lunch!

June 25, 2013 at 03:00 AM

S2013E07

Inside the factory that cooks 60,000 bentos!

July 09, 2013 at 03:00 AM

S2013E08

Eat lunch for good oral health!

July 23, 2013 at 03:00 AM

S2013E09

The lunch that nurtures rising actors

August 13, 2013 at 03:00 AM

S2013E10

The cosmopolitan employee's cafeteria

August 27, 2013 at 03:00 AM

S2013E11

Lunch in the air for the rescue squadron

September 10, 2013 at 03:00 AM

S2013E12

Improvised dishes at the mega furniture shop

September 24, 2013 at 03:00 AM

S2013E13

Lunch in a rural town

October 08, 2013 at 03:00 AM

S2013E14

Art in a Bento Box

October 22, 2013 at 03:00 AM

S2013E15

Lunchtime on Mount Fuji!

November 12, 2013 at 03:00 AM

S2013E16

The Soaring Lunch above the Skyscraper Construction Site

November 26, 2013 at 03:00 AM

S2013E17

Lunchtime in Asakusa

December 10, 2013 at 03:00 AM

S2013E18

Enjoy soba noodles standing up

December 31, 2013 at 03:00 AM

Season 2014

S2014E01

Homemade Bento for the Health of Colleagues

January 14, 2014 at 03:00 AM

S2014E02

Staff lunch across Japan

January 28, 2014 at 03:00 AM

S2014E03

Moving Up Lunch!

March 30, 2014 at 03:00 AM

S2014E04

Lunch at the Kyoto Woodblock Studio

April 07, 2014 at 03:00 AM

S2014E05

Lunch on the Small Volcanic Island

May 05, 2014 at 03:00 AM

S2014E06

Energy Lunch for "Recovery"

May 14, 2014 at 03:00 AM

S2014E07

Lunch ON a Grill at the Shipyard

June 02, 2014 at 03:00 AM

S2014E08

Uneasy Lunch with a Boss

June 09, 2014 at 03:00 AM

S2014E09

Curry for Communication

June 30, 2014 at 03:00 AM

S2014E10

Curry for Chefs at the Fancy Restaurant

July 07, 2014 at 03:00 AM

S2014E11

Everybody's Lunch ON! Special

September 01, 2014 at 03:00 AM

S2014E12

The Marine Veterinarian's Quick Lunch

September 08, 2014 at 03:00 AM

S2014E13

Lunch at the Rehabilitation Center for Race Horse

October 06, 2014 at 03:00 AM

S2014E14

The Lunch Diary of the New Principal

October 13, 2014 at 03:00 AM

S2014E15

Lunch and Waves

November 03, 2014 at 03:00 AM

S2014E16

Cafeteria Rivalry

November 10, 2014 at 03:00 AM

S2014E17

Lunch for Workers on Mount Tateyama

December 01, 2014 at 03:00 AM

S2014E18

The Bento Vendor's Favorite Lunch

December 08, 2014 at 03:00 AM

Season 2015

S2015E01

Homemade bento on Kikaijima Island

January 05, 2015 at 03:00 AM

S2015E02

Aomori Prefectural Lunch ON!

January 12, 2015 at 03:00 AM

S2015E03

The Shochu Blender's Lunch of Patience

February 02, 2015 at 03:00 AM

S2015E04

Bento meals of the Imperial guard

February 09, 2015 at 03:00 AM

S2015E05

Tokyo Station Bento Deliverymen

March 31, 2015 at 03:00 AM

S2015E06

Lunching Out Coworkers

April 07, 2015 at 03:00 AM

S2015E07

Whole-dried Sanma Lunch in Kumano

May 05, 2015 at 03:00 AM

S2015E08

The Staffing Pro's Hunt for Staff Cafeterias

May 12, 2015 at 03:00 AM

S2015E09

Lunch toward Restoration in the Tohoku Region

June 02, 2015 at 03:00 AM

S2015E10

The Unknown World of the Vinyl Record Maker

June 09, 2015 at 03:00 AM

S2015E11

40 Years of Lunch Together at the Balloon Factory

June 30, 2015 at 03:00 AM

S2015E12

The Only Hair Salon on the Island

July 07, 2015 at 03:00 AM

S2015E13

Shuffle Lunch for Employee Interaction

September 01, 2015 at 03:00 AM

S2015E14

Bonding Lunch of the Railway Safety Maintenance Team

September 08, 2015 at 03:00 AM

S2015E15

The Lunch of the That Looks Tasty Pros

October 06, 2015 at 03:00 AM

S2015E16

The Lunch of the Curry Developer

October 13, 2015 at 03:00 AM

S2015E17

Homemade Bento for the Workplace

November 03, 2015 at 03:00 AM

S2015E18

Haneda Airport Special

November 10, 2015 at 03:00 AM

S2015E19

Grilled Mutton for the Beer Craftsman

December 01, 2015 at 03:00 AM

S2015E20

Lunch of the National Census Team

December 08, 2015 at 03:00 AM

Season 2016

S2016E01

Sky Bento that Keeps Businesspeople Full

January 05, 2016 at 03:00 AM

S2016E02

The Unknown Worker at Izumotaisha Shrine

January 12, 2016 at 03:00 AM

S2016E03

Lunch for the Cruise Ship Restaurant Staff

February 02, 2016 at 03:00 AM

S2016E04

The Bicycle Squad that Supports the Car Factory

February 09, 2016 at 03:00 AM

S2016E05

Harvest Festival at Kasugataisha Shrine

April 05, 2016 at 03:00 AM

S2016E06

The Staff Cafeteria/Tavern to Keep Employees Hooked

April 12, 2016 at 03:00 AM

S2016E07

Whale Watching in Okinawa

May 03, 2016 at 03:00 AM

S2016E08

Lunch with Seafood Wholesalers

May 10, 2016 at 03:00 AM

S2016E09

The Staff Cafeteria Producer

June 07, 2016 at 03:00 AM

S2016E10

The Start-up Winery

June 14, 2016 at 03:00 AM

S2016E11

Professional Sumo Wrestling Ushers

July 05, 2016 at 03:00 AM

S2016E12

Taxi Lunch in Kanazawa!

July 12, 2016 at 03:00 AM

S2016E13

Behind-the-scenes Lunch at Kyoto's Gion Festival

August 02, 2016 at 03:00 AM

S2016E14

Lunch at the Nishijin Fabric Workshop in Kyoto

August 09, 2016 at 03:00 AM

S2016E15

Rice Ball at the Tanabata Star Festival

October 04, 2016 at 03:00 AM

S2016E16

The Rock Band's Lunch

October 11, 2016 at 03:00 AM

S2016E17

The Cafeteria at the Fire Engine Factory

November 01, 2016 at 03:00 AM

S2016E18

Homemade Staff Lunch at the Voguish Hair Salon

November 08, 2016 at 03:00 AM

S2016E19

The Railway Company's Lunch Blogger

December 06, 2016 at 03:00 AM

S2016E20

Lunch for the Bus Control Diagram Designers

December 13, 2016 at 03:00 AM

Season 2017

S2017E01

Road Surface Marking after a Big Lunch

January 10, 2017 at 03:00 AM

S2017E02

Diver by Day, Pub Chef by Night

January 17, 2017 at 03:00 AM

S2017E03

Lunch on the Gigantic Crane Ship

February 07, 2017 at 03:00 AM

S2017E04

Kumade Brothers

February 14, 2017 at 03:00 AM

S2017E05

Lunchtime at the Sapporo Clock Tower

April 06, 2017 at 03:00 AM

S2017E06

Lunchtime on the Racing Yacht

April 13, 2017 at 03:00 AM

S2017E07

Lunchtime for the Bus Tour Guide

May 04, 2017 at 03:00 AM

S2017E08

Japanese Lunch Session in Okinawa

May 11, 2017 at 03:00 AM

S2017E09

Lunchtime for the Fire Knife Dancers

June 01, 2017 at 03:00 AM

S2017E10

Staff Lunch at the Insurance Company

June 08, 2017 at 03:00 AM

S2017E11

Staff Lunch by the Soy Sauce Company President

July 06, 2017 at 03:00 AM

S2017E12

The Salesman at the Harbor

July 27, 2017 at 03:00 AM

S2017E13

Cafeteria Debut for the Rookies

August 03, 2017 at 03:00 AM

S2017E14

Staff Lunch at the Manga Comic Studio

August 10, 2017 at 03:00 AM

S2017E15

First Afternoon Task of the Interior Renovators

October 05, 2017 at 03:00 AM

S2017E16

Monthly Pork Soup at the Waste Management Company

October 12, 2017 at 03:00 AM

S2017E17

Catch-and-Eat Lunch of the Underwater Photographer

November 02, 2017 at 03:00 AM

S2017E18

Lunch in the Dark at the Patent Office

November 09, 2017 at 03:00 AM

S2017E19

Barrel Crafters at the Whisky Distillery

December 07, 2017 at 03:00 AM

S2017E20

The Pineapple Farm on Ishigaki Island

December 14, 2017 at 03:00 AM

Season 2018

S2018E01

Lunchtime for the Wheat Harvesters

January 04, 2018 at 03:00 AM

S2018E02

The Unique Staff Cafeteria at the Publishing Company

January 11, 2018 at 03:00 AM

S2018E03

First Task of the Afternoon at the Cattle Ranch

February 01, 2018 at 03:00 AM

S2018E04

Rookie Girl at the Tombstone Shop

February 08, 2018 at 03:00 AM

S2018E05

The Factory That Makes Rice Ball Machines

April 05, 2018 at 03:00 AM

S2018E06

The Magazine Editor's Test Dish

April 12, 2018 at 03:00 AM

S2018E07

The Last Hearty Lunch

May 03, 2018 at 03:00 AM

S2018E08

Warm Lunch for the Snow Sculpture Artists

May 10, 2018 at 03:00 AM

S2018E09

The American Sake Brewer

May 31, 2018 at 03:00 AM

S2018E10

Lunchtime for the Specimen Specialist

June 07, 2018 at 03:00 AM

S2018E11

Staff Lunch at the Cookware Shop

July 05, 2018 at 03:00 AM

S2018E12

Lunch at the Aquarium

July 26, 2018 at 03:00 AM

S2018E13

The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's Cooking Contest

August 02, 2018 at 03:00 AM

S2018E14

The Monthly Barbecue at the Tire Service Shop

August 09, 2018 at 03:00 AM

S2018E15

Lunchtime at the Cardboard Box Manufacturer

October 04, 2018 at 03:00 AM

S2018E16

Number One in the Cafeteria

October 11, 2018 at 03:00 AM

S2018E17

The 79-year-old Hunter

November 01, 2018 at 03:00 AM

S2018E18

Three's a Crowd for Hot Pot Lunch

November 08, 2018 at 03:00 AM

S2018E19

Lunchtime for the Sauce Magnate

December 06, 2018 at 03:00 AM

S2018E20

Salad Lunch for the Pastry Makers

December 13, 2018 at 03:00 AM

Season 2019

S2019E01

Employee's Lunch by the Company President

January 03, 2019 at 03:00 AM

S2019E02

Silent Lunchtime at the Auto Race Academy

January 10, 2019 at 03:00 AM

S2019E03

Food Pro Power Lunch

January 31, 2019 at 03:00 AM

S2019E04

The Chef of the Art University Cafeteria

February 07, 2019 at 03:00 AM

S2019E05

Lunchtime at Shiga Prison

April 04, 2019 at 03:00 AM

S2019E06

Number One in the IT Company Canteen

April 10, 2019 at 03:00 AM

S2019E07

Lunchtime at the Taxi Company Canteen

May 01, 2019 at 03:00 AM

S2019E08

Lunch on the Run

May 08, 2019 at 03:00 AM

S2019E09

Lunchtime for the Panda Keepers

May 29, 2019 at 03:00 AM

S2019E10

Friday Chefs

June 05, 2019 at 03:00 AM

S2019E11

Lunch for the Ski Lift Staff

July 04, 2019 at 03:00 AM

S2019E12

The Craft Cola Maker

July 24, 2019 at 03:00 AM

S2019E13

Curry Lunch for the Band and Staff

July 31, 2019 at 03:00 AM

S2019E14

Staff Lunch at the Jewelry Shop

August 07, 2019 at 03:00 AM

S2019E15

Lunchtime at the Air Base

October 02, 2019 at 03:00 AM

S2019E16

The Chef in Antarctica

October 09, 2019 at 03:00 AM

S2019E17

Lunch for the Papercutting Artist

October 30, 2019 at 03:00 AM

S2019E18

The Shop of Japanese Kitchen Knives

November 06, 2019 at 03:00 AM

S2019E19

Lunchtime for the Manga Editor

December 04, 2019 at 03:00 AM

S2019E20

Rice Ball Lunch for the Bonsai Tree Grower

December 11, 2019 at 03:00 AM

Season 2020

S2020E01

The Midwife's Bento Made by Her Husband

January 01, 2020 at 03:00 AM

S2020E02

The Last Lunch on the Job

January 08, 2020 at 03:00 AM

S2020E03

Lunch at the Secondhand Store

January 29, 2020 at 03:00 AM

S2020E04

Lunchtime for the Horse Trainer

February 05, 2020 at 03:00 AM

S2020E05

Lunch at the Fishcake Factory

April 01, 2020 at 03:00 AM

S2020E06

Lunchtime for the Life Flight Team

April 08, 2020 at 03:00 AM

S2020E07

Soups of the World

April 29, 2020 at 03:00 AM

S2020E08

Lunch at the Coffee Plantation

May 06, 2020 at 03:00 AM

S2020E09

Okinawan Restaurant in Niigata

May 13, 2020 at 03:00 AM

S2020E10

Lunchtime at the Canning Factory

May 20, 2020 at 03:00 AM

S2020E11

Delivery Soba Lunch

July 01, 2020 at 03:00 AM

S2020E12

Lunchtime for the Scissor Makers

July 15, 2020 at 03:00 AM

S2020E13

The Pro Soccer Player's Homemade Lunch

September 02, 2020 at 03:00 AM

S2020E14

Family Lunch at the Textile Factory

September 10, 2020 at 03:00 AM

S2020E15

The Couple's Healthy Bento Lunch

September 30, 2020 at 03:00 AM

S2020E16

Lunch to Benefit the Community

October 07, 2020 at 03:00 AM

S2020E17

Daughter's Illustrated Diary of Mother's Bentos

October 28, 2020 at 03:00 AM

S2020E18

The Family of Frying Pan Makers

November 04, 2020 at 03:00 AM

S2020E19

Lunch at the Shrine atop Mt. Fuji

December 02, 2020 at 03:00 AM

S2020E20

Lunch at the Mushroom Farm

December 09, 2020 at 03:00 AM

S2020E21

Lunch at the Buddhist Temple

December 31, 2020 at 03:00 AM

Season 2021

S2021E01

Remote Camera Interview in the Cafeteria

January 06, 2021 at 03:00 AM

S2021E02

Next-Generation Taxi in Hiroshima

January 27, 2021 at 03:00 AM

S2021E03

The Rookie Train Attendant

February 03, 2021 at 03:00 AM

S2021E04

Lunch Report by the Former TV Director

April 01, 2021 at 03:00 AM

S2021E05

The Cheesemaker's Lunch

April 08, 2021 at 03:00 AM

S2021E06

Lunchtime for the Wrapped Sake Barrel Crafters

April 28, 2021 at 03:00 AM

S2021E07

Lunchtime for the Transformed Salesman

May 05, 2021 at 03:00 AM

S2021E08

Lunchtime for the Bus Guides

May 26, 2021 at 03:00 AM

S2021E09

Lunchtime at the Soap Factory

June 03, 2021 at 03:00 AM

S2021E10

The Last Bento Lunch

June 30, 2021 at 03:00 AM

S2021E11

Dad Makes Amazing Bento

July 21, 2021 at 03:00 AM

S2021E12

Tasty Staff Lunch at the Tavern

September 02, 2021 at 03:00 AM

S2021E13

Late-Night "Lunch"

September 08, 2021 at 03:00 AM

S2021E14

Lunchtime for the Veterinarians

September 29, 2021 at 03:00 AM

S2021E15

105 Years of Delicious Lunch

October 06, 2021 at 03:00 AM

S2021E16

Lunchtime for the Gin Developers

October 27, 2021 at 03:00 AM

S2021E17

Lunchtime at the New Company Cafeteria

November 03, 2021 at 03:00 AM

S2021E18

Lunchtime for the Cellist

December 01, 2021 at 03:00 AM

S2021E19

Lunchtime for the Okami

December 08, 2021 at 03:00 AM

S2021E20

Boat Lunch Special

December 29, 2021 at 03:00 AM

Season 2022

S2022E01

Lunchtime for the Transport Helicopter Team

January 05, 2022 at 03:00 AM

S2022E02

Lunchtime at the Dialysis Clinic

February 02, 2022 at 03:00 AM

S2022E03

Lunchtime at the Bullet Train Factory

February 09, 2022 at 03:00 AM

S2022E04

Lunchtime at the Bookbinding Company

April 07, 2022 at 03:00 AM

S2022E05

Game Meat Curry for the Foresters

April 14, 2022 at 03:00 AM

S2022E06

Lunchtime for the Paper Lantern Crafters

May 05, 2022 at 03:00 AM

S2022E07

Tottori Prefecture Special

May 26, 2022 at 03:00 AM

S2022E08

Lunchtime for the Ballet Costume Makers

June 02, 2022 at 03:00 AM

S2022E09

Lunchtime at the Spice Shop

June 30, 2022 at 03:00 AM

S2022E10

Curry at the Post Office

July 07, 2022 at 03:00 AM

S2022E11

Lunchtime at the Hotel in Tokyo

July 28, 2022 at 03:00 AM

S2022E12

Lunchtime for the Matchmaker

September 08, 2022 at 03:00 AM

S2022E13

The Bullet Train Vendor's Lunch

September 29, 2022 at 03:00 AM

S2022E14

Lunchtime for the Rookie Glassworker

October 06, 2022 at 03:00 AM

S2022E15

Lunch ON Overseas Special

November 03, 2022 at 03:00 AM

S2022E16

Lunchtime at the Eggplant Farm

November 10, 2022 at 03:00 AM

S2022E17

Lunchtime for the Magewappa Artisan

December 01, 2022 at 03:00 AM

S2022E18

Lunch at the Carpentry Vocational School

December 08, 2022 at 03:00 AM

Season 2023

S2023E01

Revitalizing the Town with Beer

January 25, 2023 at 03:00 AM

S2023E02

Lunchtime for the Vegetable Lover

February 08, 2023 at 03:00 AM

S2023E03

Niigata Prefecture Special

February 15, 2023 at 03:00 AM

S2023E04

Kagawa Prefecture Special

April 05, 2023 at 03:00 AM

S2023E05

Relying on the Sense of Touch

April 13, 2023 at 03:00 AM

S2023E06

Lunch at the Glow Stick Company

May 04, 2023 at 03:00 AM

S2023E07

Miyazaki Prefecture Special

May 11, 2023 at 03:00 AM

S2023E08

The Food Care Package from Grandma

June 01, 2023 at 03:00 AM

S2023E09

Overseas Special

June 08, 2023 at 03:00 AM

S2023E10

Lunch for the Onishi Apprentice

June 28, 2023 at 03:00 AM

S2023E11

Lunchtime at the Muay Thai Gym

July 05, 2023 at 03:00 AM

S2023E12

Lunchtime for the Train Driver

August 03, 2023 at 03:00 AM

S2023E13

Lunchtime for the Inspectors

August 10, 2023 at 03:00 AM

S2023E14

The Curry-Loving Professor

October 04, 2023 at 03:00 AM

S2023E15

The Rookie Carpenter's Lunch

October 11, 2023 at 03:00 AM

S2023E16

The Magazine's Last Issue

October 01, 2023 at 03:00 AM

S2023E17

The Yasudas: Together Even When Apart

October 08, 2023 at 03:00 AM

S2023E18

The Fish Taxidermy Pro

November 30, 2023 at 03:00 AM

S2023E19

Cafeteria Love Story

December 07, 2023 at 03:00 AM

S2023E20

The Woman with Two Jobs

December 28, 2023 at 03:00 AM

Season 2024

S2024E01

The Three Okahijiki-Farmer Brothers

January 04, 2024 at 03:00 AM

S2024E02

Staff Cafeterias at the Theme Park

February 08, 2024 at 03:00 AM

S2024E03

Toyama Prefecture Special

February 15, 2024 at 03:00 AM

S2024E04

Lunchtime at the Golf Club Factory

April 04, 2024 at 03:00 AM

S2024E05

Gunma Prefecture Special

April 11, 2024 at 03:00 AM

S2024E06

My Swimming Coach

May 02, 2024 at 03:00 AM

S2024E07

New Recruits in the World of Deliciousness

May 08, 2024 at 03:00 AM

S2024E08

Delivery Soba Noodles Lunch

May 30, 2024 at 03:00 AM

S2024E09

Lunchtime at the Piano Factory

June 06, 2024 at 03:00 AM

S2024E10

Indian Curry, Three Times a Day

July 04, 2024 at 03:00 AM

S2024E11

Lunchtime for the Falconer

July 11, 2024 at 03:00 AM

S2024E12

Lunchtime for the Seaweed Farmers

August 01, 2024 at 03:00 AM

S2024E13

Lunchtime at the Salt Manufacturer in Noto

August 08, 2024 at 03:00 AM

S2024E14

Lunchtime at the Confectionery

September 26, 2024 at 03:00 AM

S2024E15

Lunchtime for the Taiko Drum Performers

October 03, 2024 at 03:00 AM

S2024E16

Lunch on the Dredging Ship

October 31, 2024 at 03:00 AM

S2024E17

Lunchtime at the Auto Repair Company

November 07, 2024 at 03:00 AM

S2024E18

Ehime Prefecture Special

November 28, 2024 at 03:00 AM

S2024E19

Stories of Railway Workers

December 05, 2024 at 03:00 AM

S2024E20

Lunchtime at the Aquarium

December 26, 2024 at 03:00 AM

Season 2025

S2025E01

The Stonemasons Restoring Kumamoto Castle

January 02, 2025 at 03:00 AM

S2025E02

Lunchtime at the Hakata Ori Textile Manufacturer

February 06, 2025 at 03:00 AM

S2025E03

Onigiri Lunches that Support Artisans

February 13, 2025 at 03:00 AM

S2025E04

Lunchtime for the Fishermen in Hiroshima

April 03, 2025 at 03:00 AM

S2025E05

Lunchtime at the Kendama Workshop

April 10, 2025 at 03:00 AM

S2025E06

Bento Made by the 10-Year-Old Son

May 01, 2025 at 03:00 AM

S2025E07

New Employee Special Part 1

May 08, 2025 at 03:00 AM

S2025E08

New Employee Special Part 2

June 04, 2025 at 03:00 AM

S2025E09

Lunchtime for the Mikan Farmers

June 11, 2025 at 03:00 AM

S2025E10

Staff Lunch at the Design Company

July 03, 2025 at 03:00 AM

S2025E11

Lunchtime for the Garbage Collectors

July 10, 2025 at 03:00 AM

S2025E12

Lunchtime for the Dried Sweet Potato Farmers

August 07, 2025 at 03:00 AM

S2025E13

Lunchtime for the Lacquer Artisan

August 14, 2025 at 03:00 AM