Series
EKIBEN JAPAN
Documentary
"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!
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Seasons & episodes
1A Feast Nurtured by a Volcano1 Mar 2024 · 15mSakurajima, 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.
2Comfort Food from the Northern Seas16 Mar 2024 · 15mAt 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.
3Ocean Delicacy Meets Mountain Delights30 Jul 2024 · 15mOn 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.
4Octopus Cuisine Inspired by Tradition4 Sept 2024 · 15mA 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.
5Mythical Flavors of Fermentation30 Oct 2024 · 15mShimane 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!
6A Bento Shaped by Layers of Tradition4 Dec 2024 · 15mIn 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.
Details
- First aired
- 1 Mar 2024
- Last aired
- 9 Aug 2026
- Status
- Returning Series
- Language
- English
- Network
- NHK WORLD-JAPAN
- Episodes
- 17
