Ekiben (駅弁, railway bento) are a specific type of bento boxed meals, sold on trains and at train stations in Japan. They come with disposable chopsticks ...

Bento is the catch-all term for compactly packed lunch boxes, while ekiben are a specific type of bento for eating on a train – and in some ways is seen as the ...

Pronounced 'air key ben', the Japanese word 'Ekiben' is a portmanteau of the kanji symbols for 'train station' and 'boxed meal' i.e. 'station-bento'. Its name ...

1 февр. 2021 г. · Ekiben are a specific type of lunch box that is bought normally at the train station or onboard the shinkansen. Ekiben is a unique part of ... Brief history of ekiben · Popular ekiben of each region...

14 июн. 2024 г. · Ekiben "train station bento" are train travelers' choice of meals. These specialty lunchboxes are sold at major train stations across Japan.

11 авг. 2024 г. · As the name ekiben—a portmanteau of eki, meaning “station” and bento—suggests, these boxed meals can mainly be purchased at major train ...

Ekiben evolved with the development of railroads, and it is a manifestation of Japanese cuisine as well as an essential part of travel.

Ekiben are special bento sold at train stations that are designed to be enjoyed on long train rides while showcasing the cuisine of the region they're from.

12 мая 2023 г. · Ekiben — the combination of the Japanese words eki (train station) and bento (lunchbox) — have been around in Japan since before plastic was ...

An ekiben, or train station bento lunch box, is a must-try as you travel around Japan. Each box is carefully arranged with local specialties.