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Next time you’re passing through, keep an eye out for one of these station bento to treat yourself during your travels.
There’s only one station in Japan where you can find these canned versions of famous boxed lunches.
A definitive ranking of the 10 best-selling bento boxes at one of Tokyo’s major travel hubs.
Kobe beef’s fiercest rival is the star of this sukiyaki ekiben that not only tastes amazing, but sounds great too.
A popular snack for the trip home from Kansai is an Osaka-specialty pork bun, but some commuters think they should be banned.
Short on time to pick which bento to buy before your train leaves? Let us help you choose.




















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