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NHK WORLD-JAPAN 2016 - 9 seasons 128 eps Returning series

BENTO EXPO

2016 - 9 seasons 128 eps

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15 min

S9 · E1 · Apr 26, 2024

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

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.

15 min

S9 · E2 · May 16, 2024

Citrus Teriyaki Pork Bento & Pork Kimchi Don Bento Episode 2

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.

15 min

S9 · E3 · Jun 6, 2024

Morioka Jajamen Bento & Soba Inari Bento Episode 3

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.

15 min

S9 · E4 · Jun 27, 2024

Pork Ketchup Bento & Glazed Tofu Bento Episode 4

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.

15 min

S9 · E5 · Jul 25, 2024

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

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.

15 min

S9 · E6 · Aug 15, 2024

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

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.

15 min

S9 · E7 · Sep 12, 2024

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

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.

15 min

S9 · E8 · Sep 26, 2024

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

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.

15 min

S9 · E9 · Oct 25, 2024

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

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.

15 min

S9 · E10 · Nov 15, 2024

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

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.

15 min

S9 · E11 · Dec 6, 2024

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

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.

15 min

S9 · E12 · Dec 20, 2024

Soba Sushi Roll Bento & Colorful Spring Roll Bento Episode 12

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.

15 min

S9 · E13 · Jan 17, 2025

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

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.

15 min

S9 · E14 · Feb 7, 2025

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

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.

15 min

S9 · E15 · Mar 7, 2025

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

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.

15 min

S9 · E16 · Mar 21, 2025

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

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!

16 episodes in Season 9

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