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▶︎Microwave and Be Happy! Behind the Scenes of Frozen Foods

Program Title: Economic Backstage

First Broadcast Date: Monday, November 24, 2025

Broadcast Time: 7:30 AM – 7:55 AM

Broadcast Station: NHK General TV

 

■ Program Theme: “Behind the Scenes of Frozen Foods”

Frozen foods, with annual consumption exceeding ¥1.3 trillion, continue to expand their market both domestically and internationally.

This special delves into the “behind-the-scenes” of frozen foods deeply rooted in daily life, such as udon, gyoza, fried rice, karaage, and hamburgers.

 

The program thoroughly investigates diverse fields—

retail locations like supermarkets, frozen food manufacturers, and producer sites—

to deeply explore the industry’s “present state.”

Our company’s initiatives will also be featured this time.

 

■ Highlights

Cooking enthusiast Remi Hirano appears in the studio.

She introduces the appeal of frozen foods with her unique storytelling style

while revealing surprising behind-the-scenes insights uncovered at industry sites.

This 24-minute segment offers a rich, condensed look at the “current state of frozen foods.”

 

■ Cast

Guest: Remi Hirano (Cooking Enthusiast)

Guest: Junko Yamamoto (Frozen Food Journalist)

MC: Jack Waka Horcom