EKIBEN JAPAN

2024 – 2026
Returning Series
Documentary
~15m / ep
3 seasons

"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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Latest: Season 3 · 2026

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E1. Carrying On the Aroma of Yuzu
Jan 25, 2026 · 15m
An ekiben with specialty yuzu from Umaji Village is available beside a tourist railway in Kochi. Yuzu once saved the village from extinction. This is the story of people behind yuzu fragrant ekiben.
E2. Northern Waters and Woodlands Nurtured by Fishermen
Feb 1, 2026 · 15m
An ekiben from Hokkaido's Hidaka region uses kombu and shellfish. It's a bento filled with the bounty of the sea nurtured by northern fishermen.