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9 seasons · 128 eps

Season 9

S9 · E1 15 min

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

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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.

S9 · E2 15 min

Citrus Teriyaki Pork Bento & Pork Kimchi Don Bento Episode 2

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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.

S9 · E3 15 min

Morioka Jajamen Bento & Soba Inari Bento Episode 3

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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.

S9 · E4 15 min

Pork Ketchup Bento & Glazed Tofu Bento Episode 4

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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.

S9 · E5 15 min

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

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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.

S9 · E6 15 min

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

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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.

S9 · E7 15 min

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

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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.

S9 · E8 15 min

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

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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.

S9 · E9 15 min

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

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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.

S9 · E10 15 min

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

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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.

S9 · E11 15 min

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

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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.

S9 · E12 15 min

Soba Sushi Roll Bento & Colorful Spring Roll Bento Episode 12

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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.

S9 · E13 15 min

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

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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.

S9 · E14 15 min

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

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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.

S9 · E15 15 min

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

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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.

S9 · E16 15 min

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

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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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