For 2 years, Miura Akiko, who works at a nursing home for the elderly in Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan, enjoyed the bento lunch her mother made for her every day. However, Akiko will have to say goodbye to her mother's delicious bento, as she got married and will be moving out. As a way to thank her mother, Akiko asked the show to do a report on her mother because Akiko's mother is a huge fan of Lunch ON!

In another segment, we report on the last day of work for a university cafeteria cook who has dedicated 50 years of his life serving students delicious lunches, every day.

We visit a tavern in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, after hearing that the owner cooks delicious meals for his staff. The tavern is run by a couple, and they've been in business for over 20 years. However, business is now more difficult than ever due to the government's issuing of the state of emergency for COVID-19. Despite this, the couple has kept their doors open to not only make their regulars happy but to also keep business going for their trusted suppliers.