Ingredients
What are carrots called in Japanese?
にんじん ninjin
What is the Japanese word for egg?
たまご tamago
The "ben" part of Ekiben comes from obento. What does "eki" mean?
train station
True or False?
Only school students eat obento.
False
Everyone in Japan can eat obento and often do.
Which script is the Japanese word for beef written in?
katakana
What are cucumbers called in Japanese?
きゅうり kyuri
What shape is the pan used for making an omelette in Japan?
rectangle
Are you allowed to eat ekiben while sitting on a train?
Yes
True or False
Items in an Obento should be loosely packed.
False
Pack items in snuggly so they don't roll around.
Which script is the Japanese word for tofu written in?
hiragana
What are apples called in Japanese?
りんご ringo
What type of egg can be purchased in a box in a convenience store in Japan?
Hard/soft boiled egg
Are ekiben ONLY ever eaten cold or at room temperature?
No - Japan has self heating ekiben
True or false?
In general most fruits are more expensive in Japan than Australia.
True
Which script is the Japanese word for chicken written in?
katakana
What are strawberries called in Japanese?
いちご ichigo
Which country eats more eggs? Australia or Japan?
Japan
Has Miss Garrett ever eaten an ekiben?
Yes!
(She's eaten many and is looking forward to eating her next one soon!)
What is the main source of carbohydrate in an obento?
Rice
Which script is the Japanese word for apple written in?
hiragana
What does the word やさい yasai mean in English?
Vegetables
What are eggs a good source of?
Protein
True or False?
Most Ekiben cost between 2000-3000 yen?
False
(Most are between 1000-2000 yen)
What is an USAGI RINGO?
A piece of apple cut into the shape of a rabbit.
How many hiragana characters are used to write OBENTO?
5