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Sweet Chili Chicken Tatsuta Bento & Curry Chicken Salad Sandwich E1 15 min

1. Sweet Chili Chicken Tatsuta Bento & Curry Chicken Salad Sandwich

Today: health-conscious bentos with Marc and special guest Takahashi Yoshiro, a chef and athlete. Together, they make two protein-rich chicken bentos. From Hyogo Prefecture, bentos featuring Tajima beef.

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Citrus Teriyaki Pork Bento & Pork Kimchi Don Bento E2 15 min

2. Citrus Teriyaki Pork Bento & Pork Kimchi Don Bento

Today: health-conscious bentos with Marc and special guest Takahashi Yoshiro, a chef and athlete. Together, they make two flavorful pork bentos. From Thailand, a homemade bento for a boat captain.

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Morioka Jajamen Bento & Soba Inari Bento E3 15 min

3. Morioka Jajamen Bento & Soba Inari Bento

Today: a special episode focusing on Iwate Prefecture in northeastern Japan. We meet local Uyghur and Vietnamese bento makers. Maki and Marc make noodle-based bentos inspired by Iwate.

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Pork Ketchup Bento & Glazed Tofu Bento E4 15 min

4. Pork Ketchup Bento & Glazed Tofu Bento

Today: bentos with Marc and special guest Watanabe Akiko, a popular bento maker. They each use ketchup in their fun and easy recipes. From Shodoshima, a warigo bento for watching farmer's kabuki.

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Tamagoyaki Five-color Bento & Scallion Pancake Bento (Negiyaki) E5 15 min

5. Tamagoyaki Five-color Bento & Scallion Pancake Bento (Negiyaki)

Today: colorful and tasty bentos with Marc and special guest Nozaki Hiromitsu, a legendary chef of Japanese cuisine. From the Yatsugatake Mountains, a bento with fresh highland vegetables.

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Caramelized Beef (Shigure-ni) Bento & Beef Onigirazu Bento E6 15 min

6. Caramelized Beef (Shigure-ni) Bento & Beef Onigirazu Bento

Today: bentos with Marc and special guest Nozaki Hiromitsu, a legendary chef of Japanese cuisine. Their bentos feature beef shigure-ni. From Kagoshima Prefecture, a sweet potato tempura bento.

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Umeboshi Chicken Bento & Ume-shiso Chicken Sandwich Bento E7 15 min

7. Umeboshi Chicken Bento & Ume-shiso Chicken Sandwich Bento

Today: a special episode focusing on scenic Wakayama Prefecture. We meet local bento makers from Malaysia, Poland and Indonesia. Maki and Marc make bentos using umeboshi, a Wakayama specialty.

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Tofu Dengaku (Miso-glazed Crispy Tofu) Bento & Teriyaki Tortilla Bento E8 15 min

8. Tofu Dengaku (Miso-glazed Crispy Tofu) Bento & Teriyaki Tortilla Bento

Today: a look at some popular bentos posted to our website. Maki and Marc make savory bentos perfect for an autumn picnic. From Bali in Indonesia, a tasty and protein-rich tempeh bento.

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Miso Tamagoyaki Bento & Miso-marinated Cod (Saikyo-yaki) Bento E9 15 min

9. Miso Tamagoyaki Bento & Miso-marinated Cod (Saikyo-yaki) Bento

Today: part one of a special two-part series focusing on timeless Kyoto. Marc visits cooking expert Sugimoto Setsuko. Together, the pair make bentos featuring Kyoto specialty shiro miso.

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Koyadofu and Chicken Teriyaki Bento & Koyadofu and Matsutake Rice Bento E10 15 min

10. Koyadofu and Chicken Teriyaki Bento & Koyadofu and Matsutake Rice Bento

Today: part two of a special two-part series focusing on timeless Kyoto. Marc visits cooking expert Sugimoto Setsuko. Together, the pair make bentos featuring koyadofu, a dried tofu.

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Chakin-zushi (Omelet-wrapped Sushi) Bento & Stuffed Pepper Bento E11 15 min

11. Chakin-zushi (Omelet-wrapped Sushi) Bento & Stuffed Pepper Bento

Today: Marc prepares bentos with cooking expert Yanagihara Naoyuki, a chef of Japanese cuisine. Together, the pair make two festive-looking bentos perfect for the holiday season.

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Soba Sushi Roll Bento & Colorful Spring Roll Bento E12 15 min

12. Soba Sushi Roll Bento & Colorful Spring Roll Bento

Today: Marc prepares bentos with cooking expert Yanagihara Naoyuki, a chef of Japanese cuisine. Together, the pair make colorful bentos featuring a soba roll and spring rolls.

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Fried Tofu Patty (Ganmodoki) Bento & Unagi-style Eggplant (Unagi Modoki) Bento E13 15 min

13. Fried Tofu Patty (Ganmodoki) Bento & Unagi-style Eggplant (Unagi Modoki) Bento

Today: Marc prepares bentos with guest chef Ozaki Fumie. She's an expert in shojin ryori, a type of vegetarian cuisine. Together, the pair make two plant-based bentos inspired by Japanese favorites.

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Soy Meat Kara-age Bento & Tofu Teriyaki Bento E14 15 min

14. Soy Meat Kara-age Bento & Tofu Teriyaki Bento

Today: Marc prepares bentos with guest chef Ozaki Fumie. She's an expert in shojin ryori, a type of vegetarian cuisine. Together, the pair make two protein-rich bentos featuring soy-based foods.

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Jibuni-style Simmered Duck Bento & Crabstick Croquette Bento E15 15 min

15. Jibuni-style Simmered Duck Bento & Crabstick Croquette Bento

Today: a special episode focusing on scenic Ishikawa Prefecture. We meet local bento makers from Malaysia, Indonesia, China, and France. Maki and Marc make bentos using Ishikawa specialties.

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Ginger Pork Teriyaki Bento & Wrap-n-roll Pork Bento E16 15 min

16. Ginger Pork Teriyaki Bento & Wrap-n-roll Pork Bento

Today: our final episode! We introduce viewer bentos. Maki makes a cute "wrap-n-roll" bento. Marc makes a bento with ginger pork. From Kasama in Ibaraki, an inari-zushi bento. Thanks for watching!

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BENTO EXPO (2016)

8.0 (1) 9 Seasons 15m/ep 2016-12-07 JP

Bento, or lunchbox, is a fun slice of Japanese food culture that more people around the world are sharing. Healthy and delicious foods are beautifully and creatively presented. This NHK series features demonstrations and advice by Japanese bento experts, as well as shares some of the bento pictures and videos sent in by viewers worldwide.

Genres: Reality

Stars: Marc Matsumoto, Maki Ogawa