Episode 1
Carrying on the Aroma of Yuzu
Jan 25, 2026
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.
Episode 2
Northern Waters and Woodlands Nurtured by Fishermen
Feb 1, 2026
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.
Episode 3
Harmony Between Forest and People
Jul 19, 2026
This ekiben from Hita in Oita Prefecture stars a log-shaped piece of burdock root that you can playfully saw. It tells a story born from the wish to connect the forests to the future.
Episode 4
Okinawan Cuisine for a Healthy Community
Aug 9, 2026
There's a brand-new ekiben in Okinawa, Japan's southern prefecture. Featuring beloved local dishes with a long history, it's sparking a new ekiben culture in the region.
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