Seijo Ishii has announced the launch of "Yamada-style Locavore Bento" on its official website. The bento is supervised by Dr. Satoru Yamada, president of the Shoku-Raku-Health Association and director of the Kitasato Institute Hospital Diabetes Center. Multiple varieties arrive via frozen delivery from the official online store and are priced at 7,980 yen for a 10-serving set (tax included, same below) and 4,980 yen for a 5-serving set.

Yamada-style Locavore Bento

It is set out to meet the requirements for a sustainable lifestyle that limits sugar intake to 20g (0.71oz)-40g (1.41oz) per meal and 70-130g (4.59oz) per day, as well as one or more of the following: ample protein, dietary fiber, low salt, good fats and oils, and good sugar content.

The menu is also supervised by the Seijo Ishii Central Kitchen Chef. The main dish, main meal, and two side dishes are prepared on a single plate, offering a variety of Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes, all of which can be easily prepared in a microwave oven. The menu items include: "Japanese-style bento with braised red fish and steamed chicken," "Japanese-style bento with ginger-grilled pork and fried egg with edamame," "Western-style bento with sautéed chicken and penne genovese," "Chinese-style bento with meatballs in black vinegar sauce and mapo tofu," and "Chinese-style bento with fried chicken, shrimp and egg chili sauce.

Japanese-style bento with simmered red fish and steamed chicken

The "Japanese Style Lunch Box with Simmered Red Fish and Steamed Chicken" consists of simmered red fish, Japanese mixed rice with dried tofu, hijiki and soybeans, steamed chicken with onion sauce, and kiriboshi-daikon with minced chicken.

The simmered fish is thick and moist. The elegant aroma and gentle taste of kombu dashi soup stock are said to be appetizing. The Japanese-style mixed rice with dried tofu and hijiki is described as a satisfying dish with a strong sense of soup stock.

Each serving contains 355 kcal of calories, 33.4g (0.14oz) of protein, 12.9g (0.32oz) of fat, 25.0g (0oz) of carbohydrate, 2.7g (0.25oz) of dietary fiber, and 2.7g (0.25oz) of salt equivalent.

Japanese-style bento with ginger-grilled pork and omelet with edamame

The "Japanese-style bento with ginger yaki pork and egg yaki with edamame" includes ginger yaki pork and onion, Japanese-style mixed rice with dried tofu, hijiki and soybeans, egg yaki with edamame, and fried tofu and hijiki salad.

The ginger-roasted pork loin is highlighted by the aroma of sesame oil and is presented as well-seasoned and satisfying. The soybeans mixed into the rice are said to soak up the broth to the inside, making the rice fluffy.

Each serving contains 364 kcal, 24.6g (0.21oz) of protein, 18.6g (0.21oz) of fat, 22.6g (0.21oz) of sugar, 4.2g (0.07oz) of dietary fiber, and 2.2g (0.07oz) of salt equivalent.

Western-style lunch box with sauteed chicken and genovese penne

The "Western-style bento with sautéed chicken and penne genovese" consists of sautéed chicken with tomato sauce, risotto style rice, penne genovese with edamame and cheese, and spicy sautéed carrots and quinoa.

Juicy and tender chicken thighs are paired with a tomato sauce with onions and rich clam flavor. The creamy risotto-style rice is enhanced with a little garlic and pepper.

Each serving contains 414 kcal of calories, 31.0g (0oz) of protein, 20.8g (0.28oz) of fat, 24.5g (0.18oz) of sugar, 2.4g (0.14oz) of dietary fiber, and 1.7g (0.25oz) of salt equivalent.

Chinese Style Lunch Box of Meatballs with Black Vinegar Stew and Bean Curd

The "Chinese Style Lunch Box with Meatballs with Black Vinegar Ankake and Bean Curd" consists of meatballs with black vinegar ankake, fried rice with minced chicken and Chinese cabbage, Szechuan style bean curd, steamed chicken and bean sprouts with spicy dressing.

The meatballs with pork, chicken, and onions are served with black vinegar sauce with a gentle sour taste. Fried rice is made of thick, firm rice, which is very satisfying to eat. It is also said to provide an adequate amount of oil.

Calories are 374 kcal per serving, with 26.5 g protein, 17.9 g fat, 25.0 g sugar, 3.4 g dietary fiber, and 3.4 g salt equivalent.

Chinese Style Lunch Box with Abura Gon Chicken, Shrimp and Egg Chili Sauce

The "Chinese Style Bento with Chicken, Shrimp and Egg Chili Sauce" includes chicken, minced chicken, fried rice mixed with Chinese cabbage, spicy salad with two kinds of beans, and shrimp and egg chili sauce.

The main dish is the chicken meat marinated in soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and leeks, which gives the chicken a delicious flavor that spreads out as you bite into it. It is considered a satisfying and filling dish. The fried rice has a simple flavor that brings out the best of the ingredients and is accented by the crunchy texture of the takana (Chinese cabbage).

Each serving contains 447 kcal of calories, 29.7g (0.25oz) of protein, 24.6g (0.21oz) of fat, 25.1g (0.04oz) of sugar, 3.2g (0.07oz) of dietary fiber, and 3.0g (0oz) of salt equivalent.