Ekiben Japan

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  • Premiered: Mar 2024
  • Episodes: 11
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Season 1
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A Feast Nurtured by a Volcano
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 01, 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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Comfort Food from the Northern Seas
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 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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Ocean Delicacy Meets Mountain Delights
Episode overview
Air date
Jul 30, 2024
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.
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Octopus Cuisine Inspired by Tradition
Episode overview
Air date
Sep 04, 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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Mythical Flavors of Fermentation
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 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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A Bento Shaped by Layers of Tradition
Episode overview
Air date
Dec 04, 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.
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Curry Framed by 400 Years of History
Episode overview
Air date
Jan 08, 2025
This curry rice bento, made with local spices and beef, comes in Arita porcelain ware, a 400-year-old art treasured by royalty. Its rich heritage is sure to enhance your travel memories.

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