The container of this unique bento is also interesting as they're shaped the same as the pots used in traditional octopus fishing. Let's embark on a journey to discover the best of ekiben ...

On Bento Trip, we head to the city of Akashi in Hyogo Prefecture to get a taste of octopus pot bento, a well-loved local Ekiben that uses octopus caught right off the coast of the city.

Japanese "ekiben" box lunches sold at railroad stations will soon be making the long journey to Switzerland for train commuters to try there. Three long-established train lunch makers in Japan ...

HOKUTO, Yamanashi Prefecture--A boxed feast offered by a company here brought home the bacon from the Ekiben Grand Prix 2021 contest as the best “ekiben” lunch sold at train stations and on ...