Travel | Food
Station:
NHK World (JP)
Status:
Running
Start:
2024-03-02
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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!
There is no Next Episode of Ekiben Japan planned.
S2025E4 - Sakura's Gift: The Flavors of Spring in Tohoku
In April, as cherry blossoms bloom in Aomori, the Sakura Bento goes on sale along the Tsugaru Railway, filled with spring flavors like local scallops, tender kombu, and miso with a wild spring plant.
Air Date: 01 Jun 2025 10:00 (CDT)
S2025E5 - An Ekiben of Volcanic Memory and Blessing
The Volcano Bento uses only local ingredients, grown in the Shimabara Peninsula's soil shaped by Mt. Unzen's eruptions. It's a heartfelt bento from locals who know the volcano's dangers and gifts.
Air Date: 10 Aug 2025 10:00 (CDT)
S2025E6 - Reclaiming the Ocean's Blessings
Noto's nature was scarred in the 2024 earthquake, yet the abalone bento still celebrates the peninsula's premium shellfish, enhanced with local salt.
Air Date: 14 Sep 2025 10:00 (CDT)