BENTO EXPO 2016
What is BENTO EXPO?
Bento Expo is a television series that explores Japanese food culture. The series features demonstrations and advice from Japanese bento experts, showcasing the creative presentation of healthy and delicious foods.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 128
- Runtime
- 15 minutes
- First aired
- Dec 7, 2016
- Last aired
- Mar 21, 2025
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- NHK WORLD-JAPAN
- Genres
- Reality
- Updated
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Bento Expo is a television series that explores Japanese food culture. The series features demonstrations and advice from Japanese bento experts, showcasing the creative presentation of healthy and delicious foods. It also shares pictures and videos of bento sent in by viewers worldwide, providing a glimpse into the global sharing of Japanese food culture. The series offers a unique look at the art of preparing and presenting bento, highlighting the beauty and creativity involved in this aspect of Japanese cuisine.
Should you watch it?
“Discover the creative world of Japanese lunchboxes through expert demonstrations and global viewer submissions.”
- learn expert bento techniques
- see creative food presentations from around the world
- may leave you feeling hungry
Watch it if you want to learn how to make healthy and creative Japanese lunchboxes.
This is a reality television series about food culture and preparation.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 4 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Omugiri & Kara-age Dec 7, 2016
- E2 Meatloaf Sandwich & Tamagoyaki Dec 14, 2016
- E3 Salmon Nanbanzuke & Maki-maki Dec 21, 2016
- E4 2016-2017 Highlights Mar 21, 2017
Frequently asked questions
What is the series about?
It focuses on bento, the Japanese lunchbox culture, featuring healthy and delicious foods.
When was Bento Expo released?
The series was released in 2016.
What network or platform produces the series?
The series is an NHK production.
What does the show feature?
It includes demonstrations and advice by Japanese bento experts, plus pictures and videos sent in by viewers worldwide.
What genre is the series classified as?
It is classified as a reality series.