Marc Matsumoto
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BENTO EXPO
Season 9
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Episode 115 min2024-04-26
Sweet Chili Chicken Tatsuta Bento & Curry Chicken Salad Sandwich
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 featuring Tajima beef.
Episode 215 min2024-05-16
Citrus Teriyaki Pork Bento & Pork Kimchi Don Bento
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 a boat captain.
Episode 315 min2024-06-06
Morioka Jajamen Bento & Soba Inari Bento
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 Iwate.
Episode 415 min2024-06-27
Pork Ketchup Bento & Glazed Tofu Bento
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 farmer's kabuki.
Episode 515 min2024-07-25
Tamagoyaki Five-color Bento & Scallion Pancake Bento (Negiyaki)
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 vegetables.
Episode 615 min2024-08-15
Caramelized Beef (Shigure-ni) Bento & Beef Onigirazu Bento
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 tempura bento.
Episode 715 min2024-09-12
Umeboshi Chicken Bento & Ume-shiso Chicken Sandwich Bento
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 Wakayama specialty.
Episode 815 min2024-09-26
Tofu Dengaku (Miso-glazed Crispy Tofu) Bento & Teriyaki Tortilla Bento
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 bento.
Episode 915 min2024-10-25
Miso Tamagoyaki Bento & Miso-marinated Cod (Saikyo-yaki) Bento
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 miso.
Episode 1015 min2024-11-15
Koyadofu and Chicken Teriyaki Bento & Koyadofu and Matsutake Rice Bento
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 tofu.
Episode 1115 min2024-12-06
Chakin-zushi (Omelet-wrapped Sushi) Bento & Stuffed Pepper Bento
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.
Episode 1215 min2024-12-20
Soba Sushi Roll Bento & Colorful Spring Roll Bento
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.
Episode 1315 min2025-01-17
Fried Tofu Patty (Ganmodoki) Bento & Unagi-style Eggplant (Unagi Modoki) Bento
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 Japanese favorites.
Episode 1415 min2025-02-07
Soy Meat Kara-age Bento & Tofu Teriyaki Bento
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 soy-based foods.
Episode 1515 min2025-03-07
Jibuni-style Simmered Duck Bento & Crabstick Croquette Bento
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 specialties.
Episode 1615 min2025-03-21
Ginger Pork Teriyaki Bento & Wrap-n-roll Pork Bento
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. Thanks for watching!