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From limited-edition lunch boxes to collectible train models, Taiwan’s biggest railway food festival is back and drawing crowds once again. Dedicated rail fans lined up before sunrise despite the rain, hoping to get their hands on exclusive bentos and souvenirs that sell out fast. This year’s Formosa Railroad Bento Festival is the largest ever, featuring 15 railway companies from Japan and a host of special collaborations, turning Taipei Main Station into a paradise for train enthusiasts and food lovers alike.
The Formosa Railroad Bento Festival is back for its 11th edition, its biggest one yet. As in previous years, rail fans were up bright and early to save a spot in line.
Railway fan
Woke up early
I arrived just past 6 in the morning. I want to buy the clay pot bento, or the wooden one. The meals are different every year. I became more invested in the 8th edition.
Railway fan
Longtime participant
I’ve come so many times. This is my 10th edition. You can’t even buy this one in Japan.
This railway enthusiast nabbed a special edition Japanese golden train bento, which is not for sale in Japan, as it is reserved for gifts only. The limited-edition souvenir marks the 10th anniversary of a partnership between Taiwan Railway and Tobu Railway.
This year, there are 15 Japanese railway companies joining in the fun, including JR East, JR Hokkaido, Izuhakone Railway, Ohmi Railway, Awajiwa and Enoshima Electric Railway.
Sekuguchi Motohito
Enoshima Electric Railway
We brought over this special lunch bag in the shape of a train on the Enoshima Electric Railway. Inside, you’ll find candied apples. We hope you’ll stop by our stand and have fun with us!
Ogasawara Yui
Aomori Railway Company
The bentos we brought over contain Aomori apples, Yesso scallops and black garlic.
The Taiwan Railway also has limited-edition collectibles, such as a time-limited clay pot bento packed with seafood or a surf-and-turf meal laid in a bamboo steamer. This year they’ve collaborated with the Cosmos Hotel and Smartfish.
Lin Li
FTV reporter
Besides a party for your taste buds, also for sale is a 1:150 replica of the popular painted train on the Jiji Line.
The miniature is done in the popular N scale, and includes all the cute and colorful designs created by internationally renowned artist Hung Yi. From delectable meals to delightful models, the annual 4-day event is a must-go for railway enthusiasts.
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