BENTO EXPO: Season 9
Season 9 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of BENTO EXPO Season 8.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 9 Progress Shield
Sweet Chili Chicken Tatsuta Bento & Curry Chicken Salad Sandwich
Apr 26, 2024 · 15 min
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
Citrus Teriyaki Pork Bento & Pork Kimchi Don Bento
May 16, 2024 · 15 min
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
Morioka Jajamen Bento & Soba Inari Bento
Jun 6, 2024 · 15 min
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 Iw
Pork Ketchup Bento & Glazed Tofu Bento
Jun 27, 2024 · 15 min
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 f
Tamagoyaki Five-color Bento & Scallion Pancake Bento (Negiyaki)
Jul 25, 2024 · 15 min
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 veg
Caramelized Beef (Shigure-ni) Bento & Beef Onigirazu Bento
Aug 15, 2024 · 15 min
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 te
Umeboshi Chicken Bento & Ume-shiso Chicken Sandwich Bento
Sep 12, 2024 · 15 min
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 Wakayam
Tofu Dengaku (Miso-glazed Crispy Tofu) Bento & Teriyaki Tortilla Bento
Sep 26, 2024 · 15 min
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 b
Miso Tamagoyaki Bento & Miso-marinated Cod (Saikyo-yaki) Bento
Oct 25, 2024 · 15 min
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
Koyadofu and Chicken Teriyaki Bento & Koyadofu and Matsutake Rice Bento
Nov 15, 2024 · 15 min
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 tof
Chakin-zushi (Omelet-wrapped Sushi) Bento & Stuffed Pepper Bento
Dec 6, 2024 · 15 min
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.
Soba Sushi Roll Bento & Colorful Spring Roll Bento
Dec 20, 2024 · 15 min
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.
Fried Tofu Patty (Ganmodoki) Bento & Unagi-style Eggplant (Unagi Modoki) Bento
Jan 17, 2025 · 15 min
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 J
Soy Meat Kara-age Bento & Tofu Teriyaki Bento
Feb 7, 2025 · 15 min
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 so
Jibuni-style Simmered Duck Bento & Crabstick Croquette Bento
Mar 7, 2025 · 15 min
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 sp
Ginger Pork Teriyaki Bento & Wrap-n-roll Pork Bento
Mar 21, 2025 · 15 min
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. Than