{"product_id":"ekiben-the-ultimate-japanese-travel-food","title":"EKIBEN: The Ultimate Japanese Travel Food","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"381\" data-start=\"145\"\u003eThis full-color photo book explores \u003cem data-end=\"189\" data-start=\"181\"\u003eekiben\u003c\/em\u003e, regional boxed meals sold at train stations and on trains across Japan. The word \u003cem data-end=\"280\" data-start=\"272\"\u003eekiben\u003c\/em\u003e comes from \u003cem data-end=\"297\" data-start=\"292\"\u003eeki\u003c\/em\u003e meaning station and \u003cem data-end=\"323\" data-start=\"318\"\u003eben\u003c\/em\u003e meaning bento. Each one reflects the place it comes from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"654\" data-start=\"383\"\u003eJapan’s railway network has long shaped the way people travel, connecting cities, landscapes, and local food cultures. Within this flow of movement, ekiben became a small but meaningful part of the journey. It offers a way to experience regional flavors while in transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"890\" data-start=\"656\"\u003eInside, 56 carefully selected ekiben are presented through vivid photography and bilingual text. Each box offers a glimpse into local ingredients, seasonality, and the quiet attention to detail found in everyday Japanese food culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1056\" data-start=\"892\"\u003eCompact in size yet rich in detail, this book invites you to travel slowly. It encourages you to notice what is packed inside each box, and the landscape behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis book was first published in 2015. Some of the ekiben featured may no longer be available. If you are planning a trip focused on exploring ekiben, we recommend checking in advance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1081\" data-start=\"1063\" data-section-id=\"174atwk\"\u003eWhat is Ekiben?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1253\" data-start=\"1083\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1091\" data-start=\"1083\"\u003eEkiben\u003c\/em\u003e are boxed meals made for train travel in Japan. They are sold at stations and on trains, often featuring regional specialties and ingredients unique to the area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1404\" data-start=\"1255\"\u003eMore than a convenient meal, ekiben are part of Japan’s railway culture. It is a moment of pause within movement, where food and place come together.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"125r3cd\" data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003ePublisher: IBC Publishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19b6kam\" data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003e150 pages, full color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cxuizy\" data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1539\"\u003eBilingual in Japanese and English\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cgq7ri\" data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003eSize: approx. 180 × 148 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"IBC Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46377441984711,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0727\/5463\/files\/japan_ekiben_book_8844.jpg?v=1775481902","url":"https:\/\/nagamochishop.com\/products\/ekiben-the-ultimate-japanese-travel-food","provider":"Nagamochi Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}