Fuji TV's long-running program "Kuishinbo! Banzai," which began in 1975, will close its 50-year history with a special program, "Thank you for 50 years! Kuishinbo! Banzai: Unforgettable Tastes SP" (Kanto local), airing at 1:30 p.m. on November 22nd.
The final episode will feature appearances by the 7th generation owner, Takenori Murano, the 8th generation owner, Takuro Tatsumi, the 9th generation owner, Shinji Yamashita, the 10th generation owner, Kai Shishido, the 11th generation owner, Shuzo Matsuoka, and Aya Takashima, the daughter of the 2nd generation owner, Masaru Tatsuzaki, who passed away in 1984. The foodies from each generation will introduce their "unforgettable flavors" and look back on the 50-year history with nostalgic footage.
The program was started to rediscover the flavors of hometowns and home cooking. It is said that the reporters have eaten approximately 26,000 meals over the years. Matsuoka, the longest-serving reporter, said, "It was only because of this dish that I was able to continue for 25 years," and he will return to Nagasaki Prefecture in search of the dish that was a turning point in his foodie life.
◇What does "Kuishinbo! Banzai" mean to you?
・Murano Takenori (7th generation)
It is "the best seasoning in life." Thanks to everyone's love and support for the past 50 years, I have been able to get to where I am today. Thank you so much.
・Takuro Tatsumi (8th generation)
We are the "Festival Delivery Team." It feels like we're bringing the festival to you all. When I realized that this festival might be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for you all, I remembered that I had to cherish "Kuishinbo!" even more. I still remember that feeling, and will continue to deliver the festival to you. Thank you so much.
・Yamashita Shinji (9th generation)
It is a "treasure of life." I was so touched when I saw the beautiful eyes of the people I met wherever I went. And, of course, the delicious food and the beautiful scenery are also great, but meeting people is the greatest treasure for me. Thank you very much.
・Kai Shishido (10th generation)
It's about "encounters, interactions, and secret flavors." Although it's a food program, I feel it's a program about "interaction." Just as Japanese people need soy sauce, I needed "Kuishinbo! Banzai" in my life. That hasn't changed even now. Thank you very much.
・Shuzo Matsuoka (11th generation)
"One meal, one encounter." There was always someone's thought put into each and every meal. Each encounter was filled with gratitude, and those delicious memories are etched in our hearts. That is why "Banzai" will continue in the future. Thank you so much to everyone across the country who loved "Kuishinbo! Banzai." We will always be "Kuishinbo! Banzai"!
・Aya Takashima
I don't have any direct memories of my father's time as a reporter, but through magazine clippings at home and conversations with my mother, I was able to get a sense of his personality and his love for the program. Through "Kuishinbo! Banzai," I learned from an early age that food is not just about eating; it is about receiving the blessings of nature, receiving life, and receiving the thoughts of the people who made it.
