E1 - Sweet Chili Chicken Tatsuta Bento & Curry Chicken Salad Sandwich

Aired: April 26, 2024

Today: health-conscious bentos with Marc and special guest Takahashi Yoshiro, a chef and athlete. Together, they make two protein-rich chicken bentos. From Hyogo Prefecture, bentos featuring Tajima beef.

E2 - Citrus Teriyaki Pork Bento & Pork Kimchi Don Bento

Aired: May 16, 2024

Today: health-conscious bentos with Marc and special guest Takahashi Yoshiro, a chef and athlete. Together, they make two flavorful pork bentos. From Thailand, a homemade bento for a boat captain.

E3 - Morioka Jajamen Bento & Soba Inari Bento

Aired: June 06, 2024

Today: a special episode focusing on Iwate Prefecture in northeastern Japan. We meet local Uyghur and Vietnamese bento makers. Maki and Marc make noodle-based bentos inspired by Iwate.

E4 - Pork Ketchup Bento & Glazed Tofu Bento

Aired: June 27, 2024

Today: bentos with Marc and special guest Watanabe Akiko, a popular bento maker. They each use ketchup in their fun and easy recipes. From Shodoshima, a warigo bento for watching farmer's kabuki.

E5 - Tamagoyaki Five-color Bento & Scallion Pancake Bento (Negiyaki)

Aired: July 25, 2024

Today: colorful and tasty bentos with Marc and special guest Nozaki Hiromitsu, a legendary chef of Japanese cuisine. From the Yatsugatake Mountains, a bento with fresh highland vegetables.

E6 - Caramelized Beef (Shigure-ni) Bento & Beef Onigirazu Bento

Aired: August 15, 2024

Today: bentos with Marc and special guest Nozaki Hiromitsu, a legendary chef of Japanese cuisine. Their bentos feature beef shigure-ni. From Kagoshima Prefecture, a sweet potato tempura bento.

E7 - Umeboshi Chicken Bento & Ume-shiso Chicken Sandwich Bento

Aired: September 12, 2024

Today: a special episode focusing on scenic Wakayama Prefecture. We meet local bento makers from Malaysia, Poland and Indonesia. Maki and Marc make bentos using umeboshi, a Wakayama specialty.

E8 - Tofu Dengaku (Miso-glazed Crispy Tofu) Bento & Teriyaki Tortilla Bento

Aired: September 26, 2024

Today: a look at some popular bentos posted to our website. Maki and Marc make savory bentos perfect for an autumn picnic. From Bali in Indonesia, a tasty and protein-rich tempeh bento.

E9 - Miso Tamagoyaki Bento & Miso-marinated Cod (Saikyo-yaki) Bento

Aired: October 25, 2024

Today: part one of a special two-part series focusing on timeless Kyoto. Marc visits cooking expert Sugimoto Setsuko. Together, the pair make bentos featuring Kyoto specialty shiro miso.

E10 - Koyadofu and Chicken Teriyaki Bento & Koyadofu and Matsutake Rice Bento

Aired: November 15, 2024

Today: part two of a special two-part series focusing on timeless Kyoto. Marc visits cooking expert Sugimoto Setsuko. Together, the pair make bentos featuring koyadofu, a dried tofu.

E11 - Chakin-zushi (Omelet-wrapped Sushi) Bento & Stuffed Pepper Bento

Aired: December 06, 2024

Today: Marc prepares bentos with cooking expert Yanagihara Naoyuki, a chef of Japanese cuisine. Together, the pair make two festive-looking bentos perfect for the holiday season.

E12 - Soba Sushi Roll Bento & Colorful Spring Roll Bento

Aired: December 20, 2024

Today: Marc prepares bentos with cooking expert Yanagihara Naoyuki, a chef of Japanese cuisine. Together, the pair make colorful bentos featuring a soba roll and spring rolls.

E13 - Fried Tofu Patty (Ganmodoki) Bento & Unagi-style Eggplant (Unagi Modoki) Bento

Aired: January 17, 2025

Today: Marc prepares bentos with guest chef Ozaki Fumie. She's an expert in shojin ryori, a type of vegetarian cuisine. Together, the pair make two plant-based bentos inspired by Japanese favorites.

E14 - Soy Meat Kara-age Bento & Tofu Teriyaki Bento

Aired: February 07, 2025

Today: Marc prepares bentos with guest chef Ozaki Fumie. She's an expert in shojin ryori, a type of vegetarian cuisine. Together, the pair make two protein-rich bentos featuring soy-based foods.

E15 - Jibuni-style Simmered Duck Bento & Crabstick Croquette Bento

Aired: March 07, 2025

Today: a special episode focusing on scenic Ishikawa Prefecture. We meet local bento makers from Malaysia, Indonesia, China, and France. Maki and Marc make bentos using Ishikawa specialties.

E16 - Ginger Pork Teriyaki Bento & Wrap-n-roll Pork Bento

Aired: March 21, 2025

Today: our final episode! We introduce viewer bentos. Maki makes a cute "wrap-n-roll" bento. Marc makes a bento with ginger pork. From Kasama in Ibaraki, an inari-zushi bento. Thanks for watching!