Bento are portable boxes of food, typically composed of rice, protein-rich main dishes, and vegetables on the side. They've evolved from a purely practical means of sustenance into a fun way to eat - these days, there's even a fad for bento with cute characters drawn using the food. This time on Japanology Plus, our theme is bento. Our guest is Ayao Okumura, one of the leading experts on Japan's culinary culture.

Peter Barakan
Self - Host

favorite_border

Kanako Sachno
Self - Narrator (voice)

favorite_border

Matt Alt
Self - Reporter in Plus One

favorite_border

Guest stars