Japan Railway Journal - Season 2 Episode 5 Ekiben: A True Rail Traveling Companion
Ekiben, a word that combines eki, meaning station, and the ben from bento, are special boxed meals sold at stations and on trains all over Japan. Around 4,000 different kinds of ekiben are sold throughout Japan, and each one is packed with the distinct culture and cuisine of the local area its made in. Discover the special techniques used to ensure that ekiben are always high quality and delicious even when chilled, and some tips on how to really enjoy lunch on the train.
First Air Date: Mar 09, 2015
Last Air date: Oct 24, 2024
Season: 10 Season
Episode: 153 Episode
Runtime: 28 minutes
IMDb: 8.00/10 by 2.00 users
Popularity: 31.018
Language: Japanese, English
Keyword : train, railroad, train travel, train station, railway history, railway, bullet trains, japanese train
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Seven Stars in Kyushu: The Local Revitalizing Cruise Train
Second Chances for Used Trains in Southeast Asia
Earthquake Safety: What 5 Years Has Taught Us
Superconducting Maglev: The Extreme Speeds of Tomorrow
Ekiben: A True Rail Traveling Companion
Premium Express Shimakaze: A Train of Dreams to Reality
The Cat Stationmaster Who Rescued a Railway
New Generation Express: Journey to Speed and Comfortability
The Future of Rail Freight Transport
Kyoto Railway Museum: The Story of Rail Transport in Japan
Light Rail Vehicles: Modern Trams Reshaping Urban Transit
Keikyu: The Strive for World-Class Rail Operation
World-Class Maintenance: The Backbone of Shinkansen Operations
Railways Back on Track: Six Months After the Kumamoto Earthquakes
Future Prospects Made in the Past: JR East's Steam Loco Strategy
Picking Up the Pace: JR Shikoku's Tactics for Survival
The Seeds of Success: Kyoto's Sagano Scenic Railway