The quintessential pleasure of railway journeys in Japan often lies in savoring the unique ekiben (station bento) of each locale. The grand winner of the Kyushu Ekiben Grand Prix has been declared, celebrating the region’s rich culinary heritage packed into bento boxes. The event showcased a variety of distinctive ekiben, with nearly 2000 public votes and expert evaluations determining the top pick. This year’s champion, “Hana no Matsu Eki Kareigawa” from Kagoshima Prefecture’s Kareigawa Station, captivated judges for the second consecutive year with its local delicacies, including sweet potato tempura and sesame dumplings flavored with pickled plum, artfully representing the station’s surrounding scenery. Despite its gourmet offerings, Fukuoka’s representative, the “Daimyo Procession Kago Kashiwa” from Tochikuken in Kitakyushu City, earned an Excellence Award, continuing its quest for the grand prize next year. Source: JR Kyushu / TNC
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