Is Ekiben Japan coming back?
Ekiben Japan (2024–present) — food · travel on NHK World
The answer: Currently airing — last episode August 9, 2026.
3seasons
17episodes
About Ekiben Japan
Ekiben Japan is currently between seasons. The show last aired on February 1, 2026, on NHK World. There is no confirmed return date for the next season.
Ekiben Japan was a travel and food series that premiered on March 2, 2024. It explored the unique lunch boxes sold at train stations across Japan, highlighting regional flavors and cultural significance. The series took viewers on a journey through different parts of Japan, showcasing the variety and charm of each area's ekiben.
Each episode had a runtime of approximately 15 minutes, providing a brief but informative look at local culinary traditions associated with train travel in Japan.
Ekiben Japan episode schedule
17 aired
Aired · 17
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| August 9, 2026 | S2026·E4 | Okinawan Cuisine for a Healthy Community |
| July 19, 2026 | S2026·E3 | Harmony Between Forest and People |
| February 1, 2026 | S2026·E2 | Northern Waters and Woodlands Nurtured by Fishermen |
| January 18, 2026 | S2026·E1 | Carrying On the Aroma of Yuzu |
| December 14, 2025 | S2025·E7 | A Bento that Brings Comfort at an Old Train Station |
| September 14, 2025 | S2025·E6 | Reclaiming the Ocean's Blessings |
| August 10, 2025 | S2025·E5 | An Ekiben of Volcanic Memory and Blessing |
| June 1, 2025 | S2025·E4 | Sakura's Gift: The Flavors of Spring in Tohoku |
| May 25, 2025 | S2025·E3 | The Taste of Home in a Port Town |
| February 26, 2025 | S2025·E2 | Meaty Mushrooms Grown in Winter Cold |
| January 8, 2025 | S2025·E1 | Curry Framed by 400 Years of History |
| December 4, 2024 | S2024·E6 | A Bento Shaped by Layers of Tradition |
| October 30, 2024 | S2024·E5 | Mythical Flavors of Fermentation |
| September 4, 2024 | S2024·E4 | Octopus Cuisine Inspired by Tradition |
| July 31, 2024 | S2024·E3 | Ocean Delicacy Meets Mountain Delights |
| March 16, 2024 | S2024·E2 | Comfort Food from the Northern Seas |
| March 2, 2024 | S2024·E1 | A Feast Nurtured by a Volcano |
