Bento Expo

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  • Premiered: Dec 2016
  • Episodes: 125
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  • NHK
  • Sunday
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Season 9
9x1
Sweet Chili Chicken Tatsuta Bento & Curry Chicken Salad Sandwich
Episode overview
Air date
Apr 26, 2024
Today: health-conscious bentos with Marc and special guest Takahashi Yoshiro, a chef and athlete. Together, they make two protein-rich chicken bentos. From Hyogo Prefecture, bentos featuring Tajima beef.
9x2
Citrus Teriyaki Pork Bento & Pork Kimchi Don Bento
Episode overview
Air date
May 17, 2024
Today: health-conscious bentos with Marc and special guest Takahashi Yoshiro, a chef and athlete. Together, they make two flavourful pork bentos. From Thailand, a home-made bento for a boat captain.
9x3
Morioka Jajamen Bento & Soba Inari Bento
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Air date
Jun 07, 2024
Today: a special episode focusing on Iwate Prefecture in northeastern Japan. We meet local Uyghur and Vietnamese bento makers. Maki and Marc make noodle-based bentos inspired by Iwate.
9x4
Pork Ketchup Bento & Glazed Tofu Bento
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Air date
Jun 28, 2024
Today: bentos with Marc and special guest Watanabe Akiko, a popular bento maker. They each use ketchup in their fun and easy recipes. From Shodoshima, a warigo bento for watching farmer's kabuki.
9x5
Tamagoyaki Five-color Bento & Scallion Pancake Bento (Negiyaki)
Episode overview
Air date
Jul 26, 2024
Today: colorful and tasty bentos with Marc and special guest Nozaki Hiromitsu, a legendary chef of Japanese cuisine. From the Yatsugatake Mountains, a bento with fresh highland vegetables.
9x6
Caramelized Beef (Shigure-ni) Bento & Beef Onigirazu Bento
Episode overview
Air date
Aug 16, 2024
Today: bentos with Marc and special guest Nozaki Hiromitsu, a legendary chef of Japanese cuisine. Their bentos feature beef shigure-ni. From Kagoshima Prefecture, a sweet potato tempura bento.
9x7
Umeboshi Chicken Bento & Ume-shiso Chicken Sandwich Bento
Episode overview
Air date
Sep 13, 2024
Today: a special episode focusing on scenic Wakayama Prefecture. We meet local bento makers from Malaysia, Poland and Indonesia. Maki and Marc make bentos using umeboshi, a Wakayama specialty.
9x8
Tofu Dengaku (Miso-glazed Crispy Tofu) Bento & Teriyaki Tortilla Bento
Episode overview
Air date
Sep 27, 2024
Today: a look at some popular bentos posted to our website. Maki and Marc make savory bentos perfect for an autumn picnic. From Bali in Indonesia, a tasty and protein-rich tempeh bento.
9x9
Miso Tamagoyaki Bento & Miso-marinated Cod (Saikyo-yaki) Bento
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 25, 2024
Today: part one of a special two-part series focusing on timeless Kyoto. Marc visits cooking expert Sugimoto Setsuko. Together, the pair make bentos featuring Kyoto specialty shiro miso.
9x10
Koyadofu and Chicken Teriyaki Bento & Koyadofu and Matsutake Rice Bento
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 15, 2024
Today: part two of a special two-part series focusing on timeless Kyoto. Marc visits cooking expert Sugimoto Setsuko. Together, the pair make bentos featuring koyadofu, a dried tofu.
9x11
Chakin-zushi (Omelet-wrapped Sushi) Bento & Stuffed Pepper Bento
Episode overview
Air date
Dec 06, 2024
Marc prepares bentos with cooking expert Yanagihara Naoyuki, a chef of Japanese cuisine. Together, the pair make two festive-looking bentos perfect for the holiday season.
9x12
Soba Sushi Roll Bento & Colorful Spring Roll Bento
Episode overview
Air date
Dec 20, 2024
Today: Marc prepares bentos with cooking expert Yanagihara Naoyuki, a chef of Japanese cuisine. Together, the pair make colorful bentos featuring a soba roll and spring rolls.
9x13
Fried Tofu Patty (Ganmodoki) Bento & Unagi-style Eggplant (Unagi Modoki) Bento
Episode overview
Air date
Jan 17, 2025
Marc prepares bentos with guest chef Ozaki Fumie. She's an expert in shojin ryori, a type of vegetarian cuisine. Together, the pair make two plant-based bentos inspired by Japanese favorites.
9x14
Soy Meat Kara-age Bento & Tofu Teriyaki Bento
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 07, 2025
Today: Marc prepares bentos with guest chef Ozaki Fumie. She's an expert in shojin ryori, a type of vegetarian cuisine. Together, the pair make two protein-rich bentos featuring soy-based foods.

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