EKIBEN JAPAN (2024)

Episódio 1 - Episódio 1

01 de março de 2024 • 15 minutos

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.


Episódio 2 - Episódio 2

16 de março de 2024 • 15 minutos

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.


Episódio 3 - Episódio 3

30 de julho de 2024 • 15 minutos

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.


Episódio 4 - Episódio 4

04 de setembro de 2024 • 15 minutos

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.


Episódio 5 - Episódio 5

30 de outubro de 2024 • 15 minutos

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!


Episódio 6 - Episódio 6

04 de dezembro de 2024 • 15 minutos

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.