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Seasons: 9
Total Episodes: 112
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Networks: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Status: Returning Series
First Air Date: Dec 7, 2016
Recent Air Date: Mar 15, 2024
Run Time: m
In Production: Yes
Original Language: English
Age Rating: NR
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Episodes
![Season 8 Episode 1 Season 8 Episode 1](https://storage.flixi.com/tvshow/episodes/thumb/94512_bento-expo_s8_e1.jpg)
Episode 1
28 April 2023 - Chirashi-zushi Peacock Bento & Glass Noodle Lion Bento
Today: animal-themed bentos. From Maki, glass noodles form the mane of an adorable lion. From Marc, an elegant peacock bento with lots of veggies. From Singapore, a bento featuring Indian paratha.
![Season 8 Episode 2 Season 8 Episode 2](https://storage.flixi.com/tvshow/episodes/thumb/94512_bento-expo_s8_e2.jpg)
Episode 2
12 May 2023 - Lemon-marinated Shrimp Bento & Lemon Chirashi-zushi Bento
Today: a special episode focusing on Hiroshima Prefecture. We meet local bento makers from West Africa, Malaysia, Vietnam and more. Marc and Maki make dishes with a Hiroshima specialty: lemon.
![Season 8 Episode 3 Season 8 Episode 3](https://storage.flixi.com/tvshow/episodes/thumb/94512_bento-expo_s8_e3.jpg)
Episode 3
26 May 2023 - Onigiri Bento
Today: a beginner-friendly onigiri bento. Marc shares tips and guidance on how to make onigiri, or rice balls. From Misaki in Kanagawa Prefecture, a bento featuring a variety of tuna dishes.
![Season 8 Episode 4 Season 8 Episode 4](https://storage.flixi.com/tvshow/episodes/thumb/94512_bento-expo_s8_e4.jpg)
Episode 4
09 June 2023 - Tamagoyaki Bento
Today: a beginner-friendly tamagoyaki bento. Marc shares tips and guidance on how to make tamagoyaki, or rolled omelets. From Yanagawa in Fukuoka Prefecture, a bento featuring freshwater eel.
![Season 8 Episode 5 Season 8 Episode 5](https://storage.flixi.com/tvshow/episodes/thumb/94512_bento-expo_s8_e5.jpg)
Episode 5
23 June 2023 - Scallion Oil Chicken Bento & Salmon Piccata Bento
Today: Maki and Marc make bentos using just one pan. Marc prepares scallion oil and crispy chicken. Maki makes a salmon piccata and bacon rolls. From the Philippines, a bento featuring coconut.
![Season 8 Episode 6 Season 8 Episode 6](https://storage.flixi.com/tvshow/episodes/thumb/94512_bento-expo_s8_e6.jpg)
Episode 6
07 July 2023 - Katsu Curry Bento & Currywurst Bento
Today: appetite-boosting curry bentos. Marc prepares a bento of katsu curry. Maki makes a bento using currywurst sausages. From Yui in Shizuoka Prefecture, bentos featuring sakura shrimp.
![Season 8 Episode 7 Season 8 Episode 7](https://storage.flixi.com/tvshow/episodes/thumb/94512_bento-expo_s8_e7.jpg)
Episode 7
28 July 2023 - Vegan Shogayaki Bento & Japanese-style Tuna Pasta Bento
Today: bentos made with pantry staples. Marc prepares a soy meat shogayaki. Maki uses cans of tuna and corn to make a Japanese-style pasta. From South Korea, a market's unique bento cafe.
![Season 8 Episode 8 Season 8 Episode 8](https://storage.flixi.com/tvshow/episodes/thumb/94512_bento-expo_s8_e8.jpg)
Episode 8
11 August 2023 - Rainbow Soboro Bento & Green Veggies and Chicken Sandwich Bento
Today: colorful bentos. Marc prepares a colorful soboro bento. Maki makes a sandwich bento with lots of veggies. From Daigo in Ibaraki Prefecture, a bento featuring a local variety of chicken, Okukuji shamo.
![Season 8 Episode 9 Season 8 Episode 9](https://storage.flixi.com/tvshow/episodes/thumb/94512_bento-expo_s8_e9.jpg)
Episode 9
08 September 2023 - Salt-cured Salmon (Shiozake) Bento
Today: a beginner-friendly shiozake bento. Marc shares tips and guidance on how to prepare shiozake, or salt-cured salmon. From Hong Kong, a bento featuring a local favorite: XO sauce.
![Season 8 Episode 10 Season 8 Episode 10](https://storage.flixi.com/tvshow/episodes/thumb/94512_bento-expo_s8_e10.jpg)
Episode 10
22 September 2023 - Chicken Kara-age Bento
Today: a beginner-friendly chicken kara-age bento. Marc shares tips and guidance on how to make chicken kara-age, a type of fried chicken. From Niigata Prefecture, a bento featuring a variety of fresh seafood.
![Season 8 Episode 11 Season 8 Episode 11](https://storage.flixi.com/tvshow/episodes/thumb/94512_bento-expo_s8_e11.jpg)
Episode 11
06 October 2023 - Acorn Onigiri Bento & Japanese-style Baguette Sandwich Bento
Today: bentos perfect for autumn picnics. Marc prepares onigiri shaped like acorns. Maki makes sandwiches with acorn decorations. From Yoshino in Nara Prefecture, a bento of sushi wrapped in persimmon leaves.
![Season 8 Episode 12 Season 8 Episode 12](https://storage.flixi.com/tvshow/episodes/thumb/94512_bento-expo_s8_e12.jpg)
Episode 12
20 October 2023 - Mushroom Rice Bento & Wrap and Roll Sushi Bento
Marc makes a fragrant autumn rice bento with lots of mushrooms. Maki rolls up a cute and colorful sushi bento. From Omori in Tokyo, a bento featuring nori, or sheets of dried seaweed.
![Season 8 Episode 13 Season 8 Episode 13](https://storage.flixi.com/tvshow/episodes/thumb/94512_bento-expo_s8_e13.jpg)
Episode 13
03 November 2023 - Miso-glazed Pork Bento & Sweet Potato Korokke Bento
Today: a special episode focusing on Saitama Prefecture. We meet local bento makers from Indonesia and the US. Marc and Maki make dishes with Saitama specialties: sweet potatoes and miso-glazed pork.
![Season 8 Episode 14 Season 8 Episode 14](https://storage.flixi.com/tvshow/episodes/thumb/94512_bento-expo_s8_e14.jpg)
Episode 14
17 November 2023 - Salmon Rice Bento & Rice Burger Bento
Today, rice takes a starring role. Marc cooks rice and salmon in a single pot. Maki makes a rice burger with barbecued beef. From Kyoto Prefecture, an autumn bento featuring matsutake mushrooms.
![Season 8 Episode 15 Season 8 Episode 15](https://storage.flixi.com/tvshow/episodes/thumb/94512_bento-expo_s8_e15.jpg)
Episode 15
08 December 2023 - Miso Ramen Bento & Tonjiru (Pork Miso Soup) Bento
Today: tasty soup bentos with chef Ariga Kaoru. Together, our chefs whip up a variety of soup bentos featuring miso. We learn how to make a hearty pork miso soup, a miso ramen soup, and more.
![Season 8 Episode 16 Season 8 Episode 16](https://storage.flixi.com/tvshow/episodes/thumb/94512_bento-expo_s8_e16.jpg)
Episode 16
22 December 2023 - Datemaki & Matsukazeyaki
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 sandwich bento made with love.
![Season 8 Episode 17 Season 8 Episode 17](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300/20n5PA7BLa2hwKaqzP8PL1COtlG.jpg)
Episode 17
19 January 2024 - Salmon Pita Bento & Good Luck Chicken Katsu Bento
Today: bentos to support students studying for entrance exams. Maki makes a lucky chicken katsu bento. Marc makes a salmon pita that can be eaten with one hand. From Kitakyushu, a chicken rice bento.
![Season 8 Episode 18 Season 8 Episode 18](https://storage.flixi.com/tvshow/episodes/thumb/94512_bento-expo_s8_e18.jpg)
Episode 18
02 February 2024 - Peanut Fried Rice Bento & Peanut Tsukune Chicken Bento
Today: a special episode focusing on Chiba Prefecture, located near Tokyo. We meet local bento makers from Pakistan, Vietnam and Italy. Maki and Marc make bentos using peanuts, a Chiba specialty.
![Season 8 Episode 19 Season 8 Episode 19](https://storage.flixi.com/tvshow/episodes/thumb/94512_bento-expo_s8_e19.jpg)
Episode 19
01 March 2024 - Quick Omurice Bento & 10-minute Hamburg Bento
Today: bentos that can be made in just ten minutes. Maki makes a quick and easy Hamburg bento. Marc makes a fluffy and creamy omelet over ketchup rice. From Taiwan, delicious vegetarian bentos.
![Season 8 Episode 20 Season 8 Episode 20](https://storage.flixi.com/tvshow/episodes/thumb/94512_bento-expo_s8_e20.jpg)
Episode 20
15 March 2024 - Spring Blossom Chirashi-sushi Bento & Maki-maki Flower Bento
Today: a look at some popular bentos posted to our website. Maki and Marc make gorgeous spring-themed bentos. From Shizuoka Prefecture's Izu Peninsula, a bento that features the best of both land and sea.
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