This ekiben (a boxed lunch featuring local specialties sold at train stations) contains two small squid stuffed with a mixture of glutinous and non-glutinous fresh rice. The appealingly simple flavor comes from the taste of the squid cooked in a sweet and salty sauce that pervades the rice.

Ikameshi is always highly popular at events featuring ekiben throughout Japan. You’ll definitely want to relish the local flavor with this famous ekiben.