Ekiben

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Ekiben (駅弁^?) (Railway boxed meal) are a specific type of bento boxed meals, sold on trains and train stations in Japan. Today, still many types of ekiben can be purchased; at stands in the station, on the platform, or on the train itself. They come with disposable chopsticks (when necessary) or a spoon. Ekiben containers can be very attractive: made from plastic, wood, or ceramic. Many train stations have since become famous for their especially tasty ekiben, made from local food specialties. However, the Golden Age of ekiben passed away three decades ago. At that time, air trip was quite expensive and train speed was not so fast. Many tourists needed ekiben during their train trip. ^[1]

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