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The 12th Century Origins Of The Bento Box, One Of Japan's Traditional Lunches
Japan is one of the most culinarily rich countries on Earth, and many of its ancient food traditions live on today. One of the most iconic and resilient of these traditions is the humble bento box ...
EVERY BENTO TELLS A STORY/ Soba-filled omelet: Staple dish that revives fond memories of food stalls at festivals
Cherry blossom season is almost upon us. Across the country, the blooms are expected earlier than usual this year. I enjoyed ...
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Thinking inside the bento box, Japan celebrates Ekiben Day
YOKOHAMA—Japan on April 10 marked Ekiben Day, celebrating the bento box lunches sold at train stations around the nation. An association of businesses that sell food products at Japan Railway ...
Here’s Why Takeout Sushi Always Comes with Plastic Grass
Spoiler: It's not just for decoration. Two experts explain what that plastic grass is doing in your takeout sushi.
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A Bento Shaped by Layers of Tradition
The annual fireworks festival of Nagaoka in Niigata is among the most popular summer events in Japan. 00:21 In Niigata Prefecture, there's an ekiben that carries the heritage of flavors passed ...