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Japanese Bento – Ekiben! - Zojirushi Food & Culture Blog
One of the most recognizable types of bento are ekiben… and this month, we’re excited to explore these boxed meals that are famously found at railway stations! Ekiben are special types of bento, or boxed meals, and the name is a compilation of “eki” which...
Japanese Bento Trivia: What is Ekiben? - Recommendation of Unique Japanese Products and Culture
Have you ever heard of “Bento (弁当)” boxed lunches called “Ekiben (駅弁)” sold at train stations in Japan? The name Ekiben is actually a compound word composed of “Eki (駅)” meaning “station” in Japanese.....
Ekiben: Packed meals from the railway stations of Japan Reflects the taste, culture and passion of each region : SHUNGATE
Taking a bite from an ekiben while absorbing the view from the window of the train as it rocks us back and forth;
Packed meals from railway stations (called ekiben) are something special, to be enjoyed while viewing the seasonal scenery, creating a journey...