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EKIBEN JAPAN

EKIBEN JAPAN
2024•15m•Documentary
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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 from all over Japan!

StatusReturning Series
Runtime15m
LanguageEN
First Air DateMar 1, 2024

Episodes

Episode 1 - A Feast Nurtured by a VolcanoE115m

A Feast Nurtured by a Volcano

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.

Mar 1, 2024

Episode 2 - Comfort Food from the Northern SeasE215m

Comfort Food from the Northern Seas

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.

Mar 16, 2024

Episode 3 - Ocean Delicacy Meets Mountain DelightsE315m

Ocean Delicacy Meets Mountain Delights

On the scenic Izu Peninsula, there's a bento made with local horse mackerel, rice, wasabi and salted cherry leaves. Discover an ekiben of nature's bounty and heartfelt artistry.

Jul 30, 2024

Episode 4 - Octopus Cuisine Inspired by TraditionE415m

Octopus Cuisine Inspired by Tradition

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.

Sep 4, 2024

Episode 5 - Mythical Flavors of FermentationE515m

Mythical Flavors of Fermentation

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!

Oct 30, 2024

Episode 6 - A Bento Shaped by Layers of TraditionE615m

A Bento Shaped by Layers of Tradition

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.

Dec 4, 2024

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