{"product_id":"ekiben-9781923503380","title":"Ekiben: Recipes and stories of Japan’s train bento","description":"\u003cb\u003eDiscover the cult-favorite bento boxes served at train stations all around Japan and learn how to recreate them in your own home.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor travelers crossing Japan by rail, few things capture the excitement of the journey quite like the \u003ci\u003eekiben\u003c\/i\u003e, the bento boxes that are available at train stations. Delicious dishes packed neatly into lacquered trays, cardboard cases, or even plastic trains, these regional lunchboxes offer a taste of the landscape that rushes past your window.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach train station has its own specialty, from Hokkaido’s oyster rice to Yamagata’s tender gyu dominika (braised beef) or Tokyo’s famous karaage chicken bento. More than just a meal, ekiben are a celebration of local ingredients and craftsmanship. They are a delicious map of Japan’s geography and culture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this book, you can explore the significance of these special lunchboxes and recreate their components at home. There are recipes for the fillings of more than 20 ekiben, which sit alongside essays about the origins of this delicious tradition, its significance today and its future. \u003ci\u003eEkiben\u003c\/i\u003e is an invitation to experience a unique aspect of Japanese culture and cuisine.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 October 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePage count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 248\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height 230 mm; Width 170 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smith Street Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781923503380\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Brendan Liew","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":67647390580986,"sku":"9781923503380","price":15.58,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/files\/9781923503380.jpg?v=1791247761","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/ekiben-9781923503380","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}