The humble bento is one of Japan's most recognizable culinary landmarks — and one of its most successful exports, known the world over as a delicious, accessible, and portable lunch. But while it's ...

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Japan Railway Group companies and ekiben makers are joining forces to have the boxed meals sold at train stations across Japan registered as an intangible cultural asset. Ekiben makers are facing the ...

Endlessly adaptable, a bento-box lunch comes to the rescue as school begins, Kenji López-Alt writes. Joel Goldberg for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Hadas Smirnoff.Credit... Supported by By J.

After almost two years of Zoom school, it may finally be time to brush up on your bag lunch game with a bento box. To get the kids excited for school again — while also making sure they stay as safe ...

This photo shows the popular Conger eel "ekiben" boxed meal on sale at JR Hiroshima Station in Hiroshima on Oct. 23, 2025. (Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan Railway Group companies and "ekiben" makers ...

TOKYO - Japan Railway Group companies and "ekiben" makers are joining forces to have the boxed meals sold at train stations across Japan registered as an intangible cultural asset. Ekiben makers are ...