Just 4 points to understand the history of Japanese bento boxes! 3 MUST EAT ekiben at Kyoto station
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- If you are a fan of Japanese anime or manga, you would find many stories where the characters enjoy colorful and delicious looking “bento” meal boxes.
The bento are not just in the world of anime and manga, but they are still deeply rooted in our daily lives today.
Many children will bring bento to schools that their parents have made for them in the morning.
There are many seasonal traditions like hanami where we enjoy bento outside, and almost every convenience store or supermarket in Japan sells them all year round.
But when did this culture start?
Why and how are they enjoyed?
So today, I will explain about the history of bento boxes in Japan, as well as how they are enjoyed today.
In the latter half of the video, Kazu, Harumi, and I, Team Let's ask Shogo, will eat three of our most recommended “eki-ben” you can buy at Kyoto station, so you can take a closer look at the actual bento enjoyed in Japan today.
This video is especially recommended to those who have plans to visit Japan someday, to deepen your knowledge about the culture before coming.
[Time codes]
0:00 Let's START!
1:43 The history of bento
7:07 Eating Kyoto station ekiben
8:21 [Harumi] Eating Kyoto station ekiben
12:39 [Kazu] Eating Kyoto station ekiben
16:17 [Shogo] Eating Kyoto station ekiben
20:30 Today's conclusion
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Yes the bento episode has come!!!🤣I remembered that I commented that I wanted to watch an episode about bentos.Thank you😁
Thank you so much for your request! We had a lot of fun shooting this video😊
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Well done , Now I am hungry.
When I didn’t know the real meaning of why bento boxes were a thing I was once asked why the Japanese ate out of those special boxes, and I said “Well I’d rather have my lunch in a super cool box like that instead of some cheap crappy plastic Tupperware.” Cus like, practically speaking, it’s not much different from from a lunch box here in the west. And in all fairness, the lacquered boxes are super cool and very beautiful.
I prefer bento boxes. Like you say they are much nicer
I'm a picky eater too. But those bentos looked delicious.
I’m glad to have a friend😭lol
We wanted to make videos like this, that are a bit different from the regular topics once in a while!
And Kazu is hiding his face because he has his main job at a different company, and he still wants to keep it a secret...!
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I have been making bento lunches to take to work for about ten years now. They are a lot more fun and tasty than what I'd pack into a sack lunch, and this has also led me to learn some Japanese cooking.
Shogo ..that face you made when you ate your first sushi piece..EXACTLY the face of extreme joy I make eating my first also!!
You both switch between English and Japanese so smoothly lol it sounds so nice. I don’t speak Japanese (hopefully someday) but you both have great sounding English accents! Love your videos, this one made me so hungry lol
I guess I got used to it as I took videos together with my wife😉
She actually speaks pretty good English but she’s always really shy…
Thanks for explaining! It's interesting how each Bento was designed with a different purpose in mind. I enjoy shopping in Japan especially in lifestyle shops like Tokyu Hands or Daiso because they don't just sell stuff but stuff for every purpose. It's not just a knife its a knife to cut fish. It's not just a cooking timer its a cooking timer for the perfect half boiled egg etc.
good thing i watched this while eating lunch or it would've made me so hungry. i'd love to know more about japanese regional differences in cuisine sometime!!
Unlike me :)
7:50 Now I'd like to see a dedicated video about different omelet styles from across Japan. 🥚🇯🇵
The leaf shaped bamboo bento box has such a simple beauty to it.
We loved it too!
When they guys brought back bento from the bento truck it was always the best day to be at work.
It was where I learned about fried tofu and tofu is still my favorite food.
I do wish I knew to appreciate my coworkers and the foods they happily introduced me to when I lived there.
A perhaps weird question:
Do you have vegan bento boxes? Or the vegan subculture and the bento boxes are too far removed in Japan?
I quickly did some research, and I already found quite a lot of vegan bento too! Hopefully will make a video of them too in the future😊
One year after but Im vegan and was fed very well in Japan. There was always a fried tofu and a tempura vegetable option at the bento truck. It’s a large tofu patty but fried like the fish and chicken bento options. And possibly the most delicious tofu in the world.
There are sooo many vegetable options, and the desert cubes they always put on our plates were plant agar based gels, not meat based gelatin. While Shinto is very common there are also many vegetarian, vegan Buddhists so many many options for any diet.
My family and I love Bento boxes we order them quite often from a terrific Japanese Resturant near our home. The one Harumi had was presented so beautifully. Thanks as always
I have been to Japan 2 times so far and both times I have been to Kyoto and I really miss it, it's by far my favorite City. I hope I can go there again in the future. 😭
I am very happy that you say so!
We have bentos here in Hawaii. But the average quality had gone down over the years. It take a lot of pride and effort to make Japanese food and American grocery store workers are usually lazy 😂. I been to grocery stores in Japan and man their bentos are so good and inexpensive for what they give. Too bad when I saw them, I was already full from eating at a restaurant or festival (lots of cheap, yummy street food are sold during summers in Japan, pre-covid era and hopefully soon after covid era).
My man Shogo went through the 5 stages of grief eating that cod sushi 😭😭😭
So yummy looking!!! Definitely feel like I’m missing out.
My wife and I have decided that you and your wife are so adorable that you need a TV show. 😊
This is gonna be GOOD!!🔥🔥🔥
I really love your videos! I hope you will keep making them in the future so that I can continue to learn all these little things about Japan from you.
When my family visited Japan in 2019 we decided to take a flight from Tokyo to Osaka and then take a train to Kyoto, rather than take the shinkansen. (For that that don't know, ANA has discounted domestic airfares for foreigners to promote visiting all of Japan. Our flight was half the price of taking the bullet train, and traveled in 3/4 of the time faster.) So while they weren't strictly "eki-ben" we nevertheless had some wonderful bento from the Haneda airport in Tokyo. We all got different ones and shared the food amongst us before taking our flight. It was delightful.
Thank you for the ekiben review. I’m building up a list of places to take my daughter and food for her to try when we come to Japan (Delayed from 2020! - but I’ve had plenty of time to practice my Japanese.).
We’re going to be spending 3 nights in Kyoto. Thanks to you, we’ll have a better idea of what to try.
I am very glad that our content are helpful! And I also hope you can take a look at our Kyoto hidden gem series too by the way! We make videos of recommended places to go in Kyoto😊
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They all look so good.
Thanks Shogo.
Great Editing.
A little history, a little food, a little Harumi and a little Kazu. What a wonderful video!
I’m really happy you say so😊
Of all things to watch on CZcams at 2 am because I can't sleep, now I can't sleep and am hungry. Thanks a million..🍱
I used to always like the 7 Eleven and Lawson bento boxes, and also the onigiri :)
The selection of foods in the obanzai is my favourite. Definitely going to try and pick one up at the station.
It all looked so good. Can't watch these food video's on an empty stomach. Nice to know how it started. Thank you.
Thank you so much for watching too😊
I LOVE JAPANESE CULTURES! Keep it coming SHOGO!!!
I’m jealous of y’all’s food looks so good
Harumi is so cute I have to take breaks so I don't get overwhelmed by how adorable she is!
Harumi seemed very happy and also a little bit embarrassed (shy?) to read your comment! Thank you very very much😍
as a parent, I can see there being another benefit to kyara-ben, in that if you make the food fun to eat, children are more likely to eat it.
So enjoyable episode … what can be better, awesome company, food and fun all together… 😻 seeing this episodes makes me miss my friends going out, having fun and enjoying the food/drinks 😅 thank you all for sharing your thoughts on food (Kazu is so funny made me laugh 😂 ). I would choose the first bento (Harumi choice) because there is a little bit of everything . The best way to enjoy everything at once 🤩
If you like the Kyoto style kind of food, The first one is surely your best choice!
In Nara, I bought sabazushi wrap in kombu at a train station, and it was delicious. This type of sushi isn't common in America, and I haven't found in my city. Bento boxs are sold in many Japanese grocery stores, and many Japanese restaurants use bento box to serve set meal.
I tend to bury my eggs in salt & pepper, and can eat beef 9 days a week, so I would probably choose the Kyoto Beef & Dashimaki Bento (I've never eaten a leek, though).
Love the wooden box of Obanzai Bento!
Delicious! Wish I could have a bite of the Kyoto beef!
I would like to sample everything. Looks delicious.
I love Harumi’s bento wooden box… I don’t care about the food, I want to buy that box!! 😂
Harumi's looked the most appetizing to me, but they all looked amazing. So much craftsmanship. I've always wanted to learn how to make sushi, but I'm terrible at making rice TT. Just yesterday, I made rice that was both mushy and crunchy 😅😂😢😭. How?!
Okay, now I am hungry! They all looked delicious. Unfortunately, the Japanese restaurant that was near me, and had really good Bento Boxes, closed. And I always liked the custom of the ladies covering their mouth when they laugh. Apparently, judging by Harumi's actions, it's done while eating and trying to say something as well.
You're teaching me everything I ever wanted to know about Japan. Way more than I ever wanted to know. Are you worried you're going to run out of content ideas?
Now it's becoming popular in the US within the past 5 years... I just bought a Bentgo to use at home for my meals.
I am most interested in the “Kyoto Beef & Dashimaki” and “Temarizushi” bento! 😋
Shogo-kun, over on Alvin’s channel, “Making it Big,” he just released a Big Bento 🍱 Box video. I shared the link to this video in his comments. I hope this gets you more viewers and subscribers. 🇯🇵🇺🇸
Thank you so much for all of your support! We appreciate it so much😊
Crap. it's twenty to one in the morning and after having seen this I'm hungry... out of time. I shall manfully suffer up to tomorrow. I am not going raid the fridge. Nope.
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...maybe?
You totally raided the fridge, didn't you?
@@davidl5452 Nope. 😎
Went through almost a whole bag of chips. 😣
At resisting cramps at the stomach, I fail. 😓
Otherwise, why they put lights in the fridge? 😂
I’m wanting to buy a Bento box on Amazon, I love how small they are… And with me being on a diet, I think it would be perfect for planning out my meals for daily. ^^
@Shogo, I have 2 questions,
Question 1 - How easy is it to find Bento or other food that is without wheat - if you have an allergy.
Question 2 - Would you do a video on actually using chopsticks, some of us just find that a challenge!
:-) Thank you for your great content.
Thank you very much for your comment!
I believe if you ask the staff at the Bento shops, they will provide you with some options!
And about the video about chopsticks I already made one recently😊
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I don't prefer seaweed either! Especially when it overpowers the flavor of everything else. This was a very fun episode. Those bento boxes looked delicious!
I’m glad I have a friend😂
I was born in Japan and my parents are Japanese, but I still can’t say I like something that I don’t😭lol
@@LetsaskShogo That's exactly right! We all have our individual tastes and preferences. It's better to be honest about it. Life is too short to eat foods we don't like.
Hey Shogo! Can you make a video about Kyoto dialect? I know that Kansai-Ben is popular but is yours different than Osaka-Ben or even Nara-Ben?
Thank you so much for request! I will definitely try to think of something…😎
Mmmm... I really miss ekiben - they are fun to enjoy with family and friends while travelling together! The sageju looks luxurious. I wonder if there are picnic services like that right now :9
Yes there are! Once the COVID-19 situation gets better, we are hoping to review their services actually!
@@LetsaskShogo I cannot wait!!! Thank you, Shogo!
Shogo san, 昆布 is part of the core ingredient of Japanese food culture…. XD
Yes, I know... I’m sorry😅
I know… isn’t it sad?😭lol
Why is Kazu's face always covered? Maybe he's famous. Hmmm...
hes batman!
sus lol
It might be because he probably doesn't want to reveal his face for privacy. I've seen some interviews by writers or manga artists and they cover their faces as well so as not to be followed around. 🤔🤷🏻
Maybe just maybe…😅
A reason some people may not take into consideration is that maybe he works for a company that won't like it if their employees put themselves out there on the internet. If he shows his face online, he could potentially lose his job.
That’s so funny you don’t like seaweed because I’m obsessed with it. I want so badly to have regular access to kombu but I can never get any in small town Australia. Plenty in Sydney.
I found out that actually seaweed is in my ancestors diet too. My family on both sides are Irish and believe it or not seaweed is a major part of Irish food in some areas too.
You wouldn’t think it but it’s the honest truth. How cool is that.
Hey shogo. I've recently watched 13 assassins and I liked it 👍.
Can you please make a movie review, I'm curious how accurate is it.
I surely will in the future! Thank you very much for your request!
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As a picky eater, especially when I dislike seafood, if I ever go to Japan I'll likely just get the beef (or pork or chicken when available) bento/bowls. However, if there's one with nothing but tuna (the only sea food I'll eat) I might eat that one.
Convenience I'd imagine
A life without enjoying sushi or sushimi - is a life unlived.
Wasabi too is a must. It gives zest to each day's living. :)
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@Let’s ask Shogo -Your Japanese friend in Kyoto Short guess: Because the food can be better proportioned in small boxes.
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Have you been down to Iwakuni since I found it interesting that its like a country side down here. Also how much does rent cost living in apartment or having your own home.
Unfortunately I have never went to Iwakuni before😭
However I did find this website that might help you out!
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Could you explain the politeness gesture of covering your mouth when eating?
It’s first of all trying to avoid the chewing sound to be hard to other people, and also not showing your food inside your mouth to other people either😊
I have been ttaught this sinceI was a small child! I’m not too sure if it’s all Japanese though…
I will go for the fish and beef. The first one looked to herbivore for my tastes.
In Germany, when you buy Sushi, most of the time you get these small plastic soy -sauce fishes.
Please give us an update of the covid restrictions in Japan/Kyoto.
Thank you for leaving a comment!
The situations change quite often so I can’t make a video of it, but I’ll try to make a story or a post on my channel for you as much as possible!
In my home countries we carry "Lunchboxes" to school and back only ror lunch cause of it's name
I’m shocked you don’t like red bean or konbu. That’s my faves.
Hey, Shogo, I wish you could invest a bit more on your camera to go up to 4k. I know it isn't that much of a priority when it comes to everything else for managing a channel, but it sure would give you an extra edge at constant cost.
7:21 BANZAI !
I call it happy box 😂
Im looking for a bento box, it cant be pinku (thats japanese for pink) or any girl color. It has to be of 2 or more kotoba (thats japanese for 2 compartments) and has be be chibi (small) sized. And has to be really kawaii (cute). Also It has to be about 10-20 bux. And you have to post pics of it first (i want to make shure it's kawaii (cute)). And it would be nice if it came with matching chopstick holder (WITH chopsticks). OH! and it CANNOT have any cartoon pictures, or be made out of plastic. It has to be made of ceramic, or something like that. Also it would be nice if it was made in japan. and not in china or corea (korea) or whatever. I have found a bento box similar to the one im describing in e-bay, but it was 1 kotoba, and i dont want my gohan (rice) to touch my other things (it can get wet and i would not like that, plus 2 compartments looks more kawaii)
@Let’s ask Shogo -Your Japanese friend in Kyoto But, but, but *”weed” is awesome!!!! *seaweed that is!😂
Are the fish salted to preserve them a little bit?
I haven't even heard of this but ok lol
I've researched about visiting both Japan and South Korea and noticed that I might have trouble finding food because I'm vegan.
I understand it's easier to find vegan food in China due to the long history of Buddhist veganism.
I do admire the reverence the Japanese have towards food both while preparing and eating.
We are hoping to visit some of the vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Kyoto soon! I hope you can look forward to it😊
@@LetsaskShogo oh that's wonderful! Yes please! I very much would love to see this!
Hi, I'm from Philippines and we have our own purpose and name of bento. we just call them packed lunch or in my local area, "baon". the purpose is to bring lunch if you don't have money to buy one. if there are more just comment
I did not know about that! Thank you so much for teaching us😊
So, she understands English but doesn't speak it?
I like cute bento boxes. There is a lot of work into it. You have to enjoy it^^
I'm hungry, too! They look soo good, really... But they are warm dishes, aren't they? Why haven't you warmed them up? I don't feel like eating a dish cold which is meant to be warm... Interesting... Anyway, they are gorgeous, I 'm sure!
They are originally meant to be eaten on the trains, so they are meant to be eaten cold! There are any microwaves on the train so😅
@@LetsaskShogo Thank you for answering! It's really honorable! :) of course, I understand that they are supposed to be eaten on trains, but why do Japanese do these kind of dishes if there is no possibility to warm them up? Why don't they offer sandwiches? You know, they 're easy to eat, don' t need warming-up... Maybe Japan is not a big sandwich - eater country? I think so... Breakfast, lunch, dinner? Doesn't matter... Eggs, beans, rice, fish, some soy sauce and everything is fine. Don't get me wrong! I'm jelous of it! I would eat them every day, too! Just wondering how come to their mind? that 'We make some fine warm dishes, but give them to eat cold... If you are hungry, you' ll eat them anyway '? Interesting the idea... But once again, they are really fantastic, beautiful and I' m sure yummy, too! :D greetings from Hungary anyway and your channel is really great! A New subscriber :D
We do have sandwiches and all other alternative lunches too! But I guess as I have explained through this video, eating rice in the bento form was more common for Japanese people from the past😊
Shogo I'm so hungry 😭
Are there any vegetarian bento boxes..
Everything is just so dead animal dishes.
I really like the channel .. keep up the great work.
Is the food cold when you eat it?
So. Japan made lunch boxes before the West made the picnic basket around the late 1800s & the culture of eating outside.
Shogo, are there any (Japanese) foods you don't like?
I need to make a very long list to explain that😂
And I’m really not joking… it’s the one thing my friends are all surprised too, regarding the fact that I’m training in so many traditional cultures of Japan😅
Where you lived in in Wisconsin--or was it Minnesota? I've forgotten now. Please forgive! But on the salmon, smoked or otherwise, the 'L' is silent. So you pronounce it SAM on. To repay me for this highly valuable, useful tip, kindly forward a pound of sweet conger eel to my home address! Thank you (very respectful bow befitting of a senpai such as yourself.)
I am hungry now. 🗿
It would be more salty as the dish is served cold.
Shogo I love all your videos however may I point out 1 thing I think you should pay attention to....your hands can get to animated at times. You seem to move them around to much at time's. As I said before. I really enjoy your video's I just wish you would tone down the arm and hands movement
How are chiness bentos?
I wonder why Kazu doesn't want to show his face?
or maybe he is very camera shy! i dont like to be on videos either and i often run away from view 😅
@@saffron1996 Honestly he probably just doesn't want to be recognized when hes out and about and I totally respect that
I am wondering why too…😅
Please also include vegetarian and vegan options when you talk about food... it's very important for us to know what to expect!
Keep in mind that being vegan or vegetarian in Japan is not common at all. Not the way it is in the US or UK.
Thank you very much for your advice! We will definitely be careful from the next videos we talk about food😌
Is vegetarianism widely practiced in Japan today? Would I see a vegetarian listing…for a friend🐦🐦🐦
The L is not pronounced in the word salmon normaly.
Why do you pronounce Japan as Yapan?
Bento for the Guys and bento for the girls it seems....
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