About this season
"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!
Episodes (2)
E1
1. Carrying On the Aroma of Yuzu
Aired 25 January 2026 • 15 min
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.
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E2
2. Northern Waters and Woodlands Nurtured by Fishermen
Aired 1 February 2026 • 15 min
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.