Season 8 (2023)

Chirashi-zushi Peacock Bento & Glass Noodle Lion Bento
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April 28, 2023 • 15m

Today: animal-themed bentos. From Maki, glass noodles form the mane of an adorable lion. From Marc, an elegant peacock bento with ...Read more

Lemon-marinated Shrimp Bento & Lemon Chirashi-zushi Bento
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May 12, 2023 • 15m

Today: a special episode focusing on Hiroshima Prefecture. We meet local bento makers from West Africa, Malaysia, Vietnam and more...Read more

Onigiri Bento
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May 26, 2023 • 15m

Today: a beginner-friendly onigiri bento. Marc shares tips and guidance on how to make onigiri, or rice balls. From Misaki in Kana...Read more

Tamagoyaki Bento
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June 9, 2023 • 15m

Today: a beginner-friendly tamagoyaki bento. Marc shares tips and guidance on how to make tamagoyaki, or rolled omelets. From Yana...Read more

Scallion Oil Chicken Bento & Salmon Piccata Bento
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June 23, 2023 • 15m

Today: Maki and Marc make bentos using just one pan. Marc prepares scallion oil and crispy chicken. Maki makes a salmon piccata an...Read more

Katsu Curry Bento & Currywurst Bento
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July 7, 2023 • 15m

Today: appetite-boosting curry bentos. Marc prepares a bento of katsu curry. Maki makes a bento using currywurst sausages. From Yu...Read more

Vegan Shogayaki Bento & Japanese-style Tuna Pasta Bento
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July 28, 2023 • 15m

Today: bentos made with pantry staples. Marc prepares a soy meat shogayaki. Maki uses cans of tuna and corn to make a Japanese-sty...Read more

Rainbow Soboro Bento & Green Veggies and Chicken Sandwich Bento
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August 11, 2023 • 15m

Today: colorful bentos. Marc prepares a colorful soboro bento. Maki makes a sandwich bento with lots of veggies. From Daigo in Iba...Read more

Salt-cured Salmon (Shiozake) Bento
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September 8, 2023 • 15m

Today: a beginner-friendly shiozake bento. Marc shares tips and guidance on how to prepare shiozake, or salt-cured salmon. From Ho...Read more

Chicken Kara-age Bento
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September 22, 2023 • 15m

Today: a beginner-friendly chicken kara-age bento. Marc shares tips and guidance on how to make chicken kara-age, a type of fried ...Read more

Acorn Onigiri Bento & Japanese-style Baguette Sandwich Bento
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October 6, 2023 • 15m

Today: bentos perfect for autumn picnics. Marc prepares onigiri shaped like acorns. Maki makes sandwiches with acorn decorations. ...Read more

Mushroom Rice Bento & Wrap and Roll Sushi Bento
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October 20, 2023 • 15m

Marc makes a fragrant autumn rice bento with lots of mushrooms. Maki rolls up a cute and colorful sushi bento. From Omori in Tokyo...Read more

Miso-glazed Pork Bento & Sweet Potato Korokke Bento
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November 3, 2023 • 15m

Today: a special episode focusing on Saitama Prefecture. We meet local bento makers from Indonesia and the US. Marc and Maki make ...Read more

Salmon Rice Bento & Rice Burger Bento
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November 17, 2023 • 15m

Today, rice takes a starring role. Marc cooks rice and salmon in a single pot. Maki makes a rice burger with barbecued beef. From ...Read more

Miso Ramen Bento & Tonjiru (Pork Miso Soup) Bento
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December 8, 2023 • 15m

Today: tasty soup bentos with chef Ariga Kaoru. Together, our chefs whip up a variety of soup bentos featuring miso. We learn how ...Read more

Datemaki & Matsukazeyaki
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December 22, 2023 • 15m

Today, Marc and Maki team up to make a tiered bento to celebrate the new year. It's full of auspicious dishes! From Melbourne, a s...Read more

Salmon Pita Bento & Good Luck Chicken Katsu Bento
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January 19, 2024 • 15m

Today: bentos to support students studying for entrance exams. Maki makes a lucky chicken katsu bento. Marc makes a salmon pita th...Read more

Peanut Fried Rice Bento & Peanut Tsukune Chicken Bento
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February 2, 2024 • 15m

Today: a special episode focusing on Chiba Prefecture, located near Tokyo. We meet local bento makers from Pakistan, Vietnam and I...Read more

Quick Omurice Bento & 10-minute Hamburg Bento
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March 1, 2024 • 15m

Today: bentos that can be made in just ten minutes. Maki makes a quick and easy Hamburg bento. Marc makes a fluffy and creamy omel...Read more

Spring Blossom Chirashi-sushi Bento & Maki-maki Flower Bento
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March 15, 2024 • 15m

Today: a look at some popular bentos posted to our website. Maki and Marc make gorgeous spring-themed bentos. From Shizuoka Prefec...Read more