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Comfort Food from the Northern Seas

At Bokoi Station in Hokkaido Prefecture, a family trio makes just 40 ekiben per day. The surf clam called hokkigai, a regional comfort food, is locally sourced, along with the kombu and even the salt.

English
  • Originally Aired March 16, 2024
  • Runtime 15 minutes
  • Network NHK
  • Created March 24, 2024 by
    chrominance
  • Modified May 26, 2025 by
    PolarGeek admin