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"Ekiben" are lunch boxes sold at train stations enjoyed during train journeys which are filled with the charm of each region of Japan! Let's embark on a journey to encounter a selection of lunch boxes
Season 1
N/A/100 votesA Feast Nurtured by a Volcano
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/1/2024
Sakurajima, an active volcano in southern Japan. Surprisingly, there is a technique called “Haiboshi” that maximizes the flavor of seasonal fish using its volcanic ash. Let's explore the phantom technique that was once lost.
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N/A/100 votesComfort Food from the Northern Seas
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/16/2024
At Bokoi Station in Hokkaido Prefecture, a family trio makes just 40 ekiben per day. The surf clam called hokkigai, a regional comfort food, is locally sourced, along with the kombu and even the salt.
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N/A/100 votesOctopus Cuisine Inspired by Tradition
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/4/2024
A bento from Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture features a local octopus specialty. The container of this unique bento is also interesting as they're shaped the same as the pots used in traditional octopus fishing.
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N/A/100 votesMythical Flavors of Fermentation
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/30/2024
Shimane Prefecture's miso-stewed beef bento features beef simmered in naturally fermented miso and soy sauce with cooking sake, highlighting the Izumo region's koji culture. It pairs well with the quality rice!
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N/A/100 votesA Bento Shaped by Layers of Tradition
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 12/4/2024
In Nagaoka, there's an ekiben shaped by layers of tradition, featuring chicken meatballs with local chili, 100-year-old abura-age, thrice-pickled eggplants in miso and more, each with their own story.
Director: Unknown
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