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Spicy cod roe and Itoshima pork ekiben (駅弁) sold inside Hakata Station in Fukuoka, Japan
Ekiben is an abbreviation of Eki (train station) and bento (packed lunch box). Ekiben is sold inside train stations and shinkansen (bullet trains). Each regions have its own signature ekiben and include high quality ingredients produced from locals. Because of that, ekiben otaku (ekiben nerds) travel all over the country hunt just to sample and eat these different kinds of is also a good experience for tourists who want to experience high quality local delicacies.
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Location: Fukuoka, Japan
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