EKIBEN JAPAN

"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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Status

Returning Series

Original Name

EKIBEN JAPAN

First Air Date

March 1, 2024

Last Air Date

December 4, 2024

Seasons

Episodes

Language

Japanese, English

Production Companies

NHK Creative Nexus NHK Educational

Networks

NHK WORLD-JAPAN

S01E06

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.

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