On February 12, NHK announced that the popular program "Salameshi" (General, Thursdays 8:15 p.m.), which has long introduced Japanese lunch culture to viewers at home, will end with its program revisions in fiscal 2025.
"Salameshi" is an abbreviation of "Salaryman's Lunchtime Meal" and began airing in May 2011. It features the lunches of working adults, narrated by actor Kiichi Nakai. It has also featured the favorite lunches of popular company presidents, sports players, and late celebrities.
The latter slot will see the regular broadcast of "Himu Bus!", which was previously an irregular program. "Himu Bus!" is a program in which Yuki Himura of the comedy duo "Bananaman" drives a medium-sized bus to deliver people who need transportation to their destinations. Through interactions with passengers, the program also introduces the charms of the area.
