Marc Matsumoto
Self - Host
BENTO EXPO (2016)
Season 6
Bento, or lunchbox, is a fun slice of Japanese food culture that more people around the world are sharing. Healthy and delicious foods are beautifully and creatively presented. This NHK series features demonstrations and advice by Japanese bento experts, as well as shares some of the bento pictures and videos sent in by viewers worldwide.
Released Dec. 7, 2016
Episode 15 min
None+
Genres: Reality
Keywords: tmdb.japan, tmdb.cooking, tmdb.food, tmdb.culinary-arts, tmdb.bento, tmdb.japanese-cuisine, tmdb.asian-cuisine + 2 more, imdb.cooking, imdb.non-fiction
Network: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
S6E1 - Chicken Katsudon Bento & Maki-maki Omurice Bento
From Marc, a crispy chicken cutlet with creamy egg sauce. Meanwhile, Maki makes a finger food version of Omurice. Bento Topics features the food culture of Japan's popular island resort, Okinawa Prefecture.
April 19, 2021, midnight
S6E2 - Shiitake Yaki-onigiri Bento & Kani Cream Korokke Bento
From Marc, toasted shiitake stuffed with rice and glazed with miso butter. Maki uses crab sticks to make quick and easy cream croquettes. Bento Topics showcases a yummy bento from the Philippines.
April 26, 2021, midnight
S6E3 - Lamb Chop Bento & Tangy Chicken Bento
Marc grills lamb and veggies in a fragrant curry sauce. Maki glazes chicken with a clear sweet and sour sauce. Bento Topics features Okayama Prefecture's famous Bara-zushi bento, eaten on festive occasions.
May 24, 2021, midnight
S6E4 - Yaki-udon Bento & Rice Korokke Bento
Marc's bento features sweet and savory Yaki-udon noodles. Maki makes rice croquettes filled with cheese for her Rice Korokke bento. Bento Topics features Poland's favorite dish, pierogi dumplings.
May 31, 2021, midnight
S6E5 - Fried Wonton Bento & Whole Tomato Pilaf Bento
Marc makes fried wontons filled with spicy pork and shrimp. Maki cooks a whole tomato with rice and bacon to make a one-pot tomato pilaf. And from Matsue, a bento packed with famous Shijimi clams.
June 21, 2021, midnight
S6E6 - Sushi Sandwich Bento & Norimaki Salmon Fritter Bento
Marc wraps various fillings with nori to make a handy sushi sandwich. Maki makes tasty Norimaki salmon fritters. And from Seoul, a Bossam bento of boiled pork and condiments wrapped in leafy greens.
June 28, 2021, midnight
S6E7 - Colorful Inari-sushi Bento & Cabbage Menchi-katsu Bento
Marc's bento is full of colorful Inari-sushi. Maki makes a crunchy cabbage Menchi-katsu bento. Bento Topics features Karashi Mentaiko, the spicy and umami-rich delicacy of Fukuoka Prefecture in southern Japan.
Aug. 2, 2021, midnight
S6E8 - Chicken Cordon Bleu Bento & Yakiniku Norimaki Bento
From Marc, a bento-friendly version of Chicken Cordon Bleu. From Maki, sushi rolls with Yakiniku and vegetables. And from Trinidad and Tobago, a bento packed with classics -- and lots of chili peppers!
Aug. 9, 2021, midnight
S6E9 - Miso-butter Salmon Bento & Fried Stuffed Nasu Bento
Marc pays homage to a regional dish of miso-butter salmon. Maki's deep-fried stuffed eggplant is a favorite with kids. From the coast of the Sea of Japan, a specialty bento packed with turban shells.
Sept. 20, 2021, midnight
S6E10 - Harumaki Bento & Soy Meat Dry Curry Bento
Marc's bento features spring rolls packed with a rich and savory filling. Maki uses soy meat to make a healthy dry curry bento. And from Milan, Italy, a bento featuring an all-time favorite -- lasagna!
Sept. 27, 2021, midnight
S6E11 - Ganmodoki Bento & Pork Kinpira Burger Bento
Marc makes a bento with Ganmodoki, a traditional tofu and veggie dish. Maki makes a burger with teriyaki-style pork and veggies. And from northeastern Japan, a bento packed with Uni, or sea urchin!
Oct. 18, 2021, midnight
S6E12 - Saikoro Pepper Steak Bento & Sweet Potato Rice Bento
Marc dices a thick and tender steak to make a Saikoro Pepper Steak. Maki cooks Sweet Potato Rice in a pot. We also meet a Parisienne who has embraced the concept of sustainability in making bentos.
Oct. 25, 2021, midnight
S6E13 - Salmon Nanbanzuke Bento & Braised Pork Bento
Marc marinates fried salmon and veggies, while Maki marinates simmered pork. Both dishes can be prepared the night before. From Awaji Island, charcoal-broiled conger pike over sushi rice!
Nov. 15, 2021, midnight
S6E14 - Triple Curry Soboro Bento & Saba Katsu Bento
Marc makes a triple curry Soboro with ground meat and veggies. Maki uses canned Saba, or mackerel, to make a seafood version of Menchi-katsu. From Bangkok, a bento featuring riceberry.
Nov. 22, 2021, midnight
S6E15 - Tantanmen Bento & Veggie Wrapper Shumai Bento
Marc tops noodles with sesame sauce and ground meat to make a spicy Tantanmen Bento. Maki uses sliced veggies to wrap her colorful shumai packed with meat and vegetables. From Tokyo, a tempura bento.
Dec. 20, 2021, midnight
S6E16 - Ebi Fry Bento & Cabbage Roll Bento
Marc makes Ebi Fry, panko-breaded fried shrimp. A perfect match with tangy tartar sauce! Maki pan-fries bento-friendly cabbage rolls stuffed with sliced meat and cheese. From Taipei, a Gua Bao bento.
Dec. 27, 2021, midnight
S6E17 - Satsuma-age Bento & Garden Beef Roll Bento
Maki rolls veggies in sliced beef to make her colorful Garden Beef Roll Bento. Marc's bento features Satsuma-age, a traditional sweet and savory fish cake. From Australia, a meat pie bento.
Jan. 31, 2022, midnight
S6E18 - Miso-katsu Bento & Miso-chicken Sandwich Bento
A special episode centered on Aichi Prefecture, featuring bentos made by foreign residents of Aichi. Marc and Maki prepare bentos using Mame-miso. From Nagoya, a Tebasaki chicken wing bento.
Feb. 7, 2022, midnight
S6E19 - Tonteki Bento & Clam Rice Bento
Marc tops pork steak with sweet and spicy sauce to make a tasty Tonteki Bento. Maki makes an umami-rich Clam Bento, a longtime favorite of fishermen in Tokyo Bay. From Tokyo, a Tamagoyaki sandwich.
Feb. 28, 2022, midnight
S6E20 - Teri-tama Sandwich Bento & Mosaic Sushi Bento
Maki uses an ice tray to make an easy yet beautiful Mosaic Sushi Bento. Marc makes a Teri-tama sandwich with teriyaki chicken and eggs. From Guatemala, a bento featuring stew, tortillas and pilaf.
March 7, 2022, midnight
NHK WORLD-JAPAN
15 min/ep
1930 min
Dec. 7, 2016
March 21, 2025, midnight
Returning Series
NR
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