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SoraNews24
4 days ago
- General
- SoraNews24
Behold the Oniben, a new type of rice ball that's part onigiri, part bento boxed meal
Traditional Japanese food gets a hybrid makeover. For years, an 'onigiri' was an 'onigiri', in the sense that it looked pretty much the same wherever you went in Japan. However, in recent years, these triangular-shaped 'rice balls' have been taking on different forms, appearing as sandwich-style 'onigirazu'and even cute characters that look too adorable to eat. Just when we thought there was no way for the humble onigiri to surprise us any further, we came across a new type we'd never seen before, and it's only available at Bellmart Kiosks in Hamamatsu and Kakegawa in Shizuoka Prefecture. Scanning the shelf of onigiri in the refrigerator, you'll find something that kind of resembles a rice ball… but then kind of doesn't. Described as 'more than an onigiri, less than a bento', this new type of rice ball debuted in 2022 and is called the 'おに弁' ('Oniben'). There were four varieties to choose from when we visited — Umani (savoury-sweet simmered ingredients), Unagi (Eel), Ebi Chilli (Chilli Prawn), and Shirasu & Mikkabi Gyu (Young Sardines & Beef From Mikkabi in Shizuoka). At first glance, these look like bento boxed lunches in pretty trays, but looking closer reveals the trays are actually rice, with the fillings beautifully presented inside them. ▼ The Oniben really is an onigiri-bento hybrid. We couldn't quite wrap our heads around the concept of rice as a tray for the filling, so we picked up two to try on the bullet train back to Tokyo. ▼ Let's start the taste test with the 'Umani'. Though we were slightly worried that the Oniben might be hard to eat, it turned out to be easy as it was well packed so nothing spilled out. The clever design allowed us to enjoy bites of rice with different ingredients in every mouthful, just as we would with a bento, but in a more convenient onigiri style of eating, and every bite was moreish and delicious. Stuffed with ingredients like shiitake mushrooms, lotus root, carrot, taro and konjac, this rice ball or rice bento — we weren't sure what to call it at this point — delivered a whole lot of variety, making it fantastic value for 250 yen (US$1.75). After polishing off the Umani, it was now time to try the 'Ebi Chili', which was slightly more expensive, at 350 yen. Carefully peeling off the outer film, this Oniben was slathered in chilli sauce — so much so that it looked like it might drip off the edges. With gooey foods like this, it's best to go for it with big, confident bites rather than nibble cautiously, so that's what we did and thankfully it paid off, as we were able to avoid spilling any of it on our clothes. Compared to the 'Umani' version, this one is more likely to get your hands dirty, so it's best to put your phone down and focus on eating to avoid making a mess. The concentration required is worth it though, as it's incredibly tasty, with just the right amount of heat and a slight sweetness that's so addictive we were left wishing we bought more than one for the journey. After running a search online, we found that the Oniben is also available in a 'Katsu Curry' version for 350 yen. Now that's a combination we're very keen to try, so another trip to the area is definitely on the cards for us, and if we can muster up the courage, we might visit this ghostly hand-dug tunnel in the area as well. Related: Oniben Photos ©SoraNews24 ● Want to hear about SoraNews24's latest articles as soon as they're published? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
Rhyl Journal
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Rhyl Journal
JD Vance joins world tributes to Pope Francis after Easter Sunday meeting
Mr Vance met Pope Francis in Rome on Easter Sunday, just hours before the pontiff's death aged 88. Months after Francis criticised President Donald Trump's administration over their plans to deport migrants en masse, Pope Francis offered Mr Vance three chocolate Easter eggs for his three young children in Sunday's brief meeting. I just learned of the passing of Pope Francis. My heart goes out to the millions of Christians all over the world who loved him. I was happy to see him yesterday, though he was obviously very ill. But I'll always remember him for the below homily he gave in the very early days… — JD Vance (@JDVance) April 21, 2025 'I just learned of the passing of Pope Francis,' Mr Vance posted to X. 'My heart goes out to the millions of Christians all over the world who loved him. 'I was happy to see him yesterday, though he was obviously very ill.' Mr Vance said he will 'always remember' the pontiff for a 'beautiful' homily he gave after the outbreak of Covid-19 in which Pope Francis called for listeners to 'embrace hope'. Mr Trump later posted to his Truth Social account: 'Rest in Peace Pope Francis! May God Bless him and all who loved him!' French President Emmanuel Macron said Pope Francis wanted to 'unite people with one another and with nature' as he shared a tribute to 'a grieving world'. Da Buenos Aires a Roma, Papa Francesco voleva che la Chiesa porti gioia e speranza ai più poveri. Che unisca gli Umani tra di loro e con la natura. Possa tale speranza risuscitare perpetuamente oltre a lui. A tutti i Cattolici,… — Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) April 21, 2025 'From Buenos Aires to Rome, Pope Francis wanted the Church to bring joy and hope to the poorest,' Mr Macron said on X. 'To unite people with one another and with nature. 'May this hope be reborn endlessly beyond him.' Fondly recalling meetings with the pontiff, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modhi said he was 'deeply pained' by the death. Deeply pained by the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. In this hour of grief and remembrance, my heartfelt condolences to the global Catholic community. Pope Francis will always be remembered as a beacon of compassion, humility and spiritual courage by millions across the… — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 21, 2025 'Pope Francis will always be remembered as a beacon of compassion, humility and spiritual courage by millions across the world,' he said in a statement posted to X. 'From a young age, he devoted himself towards realising the ideals of Lord Christ. He diligently served the poor and downtrodden. 'For those who were suffering, he ignited a spirit of hope.' Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky shared a photograph from a 2023 meeting he had with Francis in which the pontiff told him he is 'praying for peace' after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Millions of people around the world are mourning the tragic news of Pope Francis's passing. His life was devoted to God, to people, and to the Church. He knew how to give hope, ease suffering through prayer, and foster unity. He prayed for peace in Ukraine and for Ukrainians. We… — Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) April 21, 2025 'He knew how to give hope, ease suffering through prayer, and foster unity,' Mr Zelensky said in his statement. 'He prayed for peace in Ukraine and for Ukrainians. 'We grieve together with Catholics and all Christians who looked to Pope Francis for spiritual support.' US actress and comedian Whoopi Goldberg said Francis had a 'love of humanity and laughter'. Goldberg met the Pope twice in 12 months, first in 2023 and then as one of a group of 100 of the world's most famous comedians who congregated at an event organised by the Vatican in Rome in 2024. The meeting of comics was organised by the Vatican, with Pope Francis stating at the event that comedians have the 'power to spread serenity and smiles'. 'You unite people because laughter is contagious,' he told the congregation. Goldberg said in a post to Instagram: 'He was the closest in a long time that seemed to remember that Christ's love enveloped believer and none believer. 'He felt more like Pope John the 23rd who made belief real. 'Sail on Pope Francis with your love of humanity (and) laughter.' Former US president Barack Obama said Pope Francis 'made us want to be better people'. Pope Francis was the rare leader who made us want to be better people. In his humility and his gestures at once simple and profound – embracing the sick, ministering to the homeless, washing the feet of young prisoners – he shook us out of our complacency and reminded us that we… — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) April 21, 2025 Sharing a picture to X of the pair smiling as they shook hands in the White House's Oval Office in 2015, Mr Obama said: 'Pope Francis was the rare leader who made us want to be better people. 'In his humility and his gestures at once simple and profound – embracing the sick, ministering to the homeless, washing the feet of young prisoners – he shook us out of our complacency and reminded us that we are all bound by moral obligations to God and one another. 'May we continue to heed his call to 'never remain on the sidelines of this march of living hope'.' Meanwhile, fellow former US president Joe Biden said the pontiff will be remembered as 'one of the most consequential leaders of our time'. It is with great sadness that Jill and I learned of the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. He was unlike any who came before him. Pope Francis will be remembered as one of the most consequential leaders of our time and I am better for having known him. For decades, he served… — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) April 21, 2025 'He was unlike any who came before him,' Mr Biden said on X. 'He commanded us to fight for peace and protect our planet from a climate crisis. He advocated for the voiceless and powerless. He made all feel welcome and seen by the Church. 'He promoted equity and an end to poverty and suffering across the globe. And above all, he was a Pope for everyone. 'He was the People's Pope – a light of faith, hope, and love.' In televised remarks, Russian President Vladimir Putin noted that the pope died immediately after Easter, suggesting that 'this is a special sign that the person has lived their life not in vain and has done a lot of good'. Mr Putin said Russians will always remember his 'highly positive attitude to Russia'.
The Herald Scotland
21-04-2025
- Politics
- The Herald Scotland
JD Vance joins world tributes to Pope Francis after Easter Sunday meeting
Months after Francis criticised President Donald Trump's administration over their plans to deport migrants en masse, Pope Francis offered Mr Vance three chocolate Easter eggs for his three young children in Sunday's brief meeting. I just learned of the passing of Pope Francis. My heart goes out to the millions of Christians all over the world who loved him. I was happy to see him yesterday, though he was obviously very ill. But I'll always remember him for the below homily he gave in the very early days… — JD Vance (@JDVance) April 21, 2025 'I just learned of the passing of Pope Francis,' Mr Vance posted to X. 'My heart goes out to the millions of Christians all over the world who loved him. 'I was happy to see him yesterday, though he was obviously very ill.' Mr Vance said he will 'always remember' the pontiff for a 'beautiful' homily he gave after the outbreak of Covid-19 in which Pope Francis called for listeners to 'embrace hope'. French President Emmanuel Macron said Pope Francis wanted to 'unite people with one another and with nature' as he shared a tribute to 'a grieving world'. Da Buenos Aires a Roma, Papa Francesco voleva che la Chiesa porti gioia e speranza ai più poveri. Che unisca gli Umani tra di loro e con la natura. Possa tale speranza risuscitare perpetuamente oltre a lui. A tutti i Cattolici,… — Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) April 21, 2025 'From Buenos Aires to Rome, Pope Francis wanted the Church to bring joy and hope to the poorest,' Mr Macron said on X. 'To unite people with one another and with nature. 'May this hope be reborn endlessly beyond him.' Fondly recalling meetings with the pontiff, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modhi said he was 'deeply pained' by the death. Deeply pained by the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. In this hour of grief and remembrance, my heartfelt condolences to the global Catholic community. Pope Francis will always be remembered as a beacon of compassion, humility and spiritual courage by millions across the… — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 21, 2025 'Pope Francis will always be remembered as a beacon of compassion, humility and spiritual courage by millions across the world,' he said in a statement posted to X. 'From a young age, he devoted himself towards realising the ideals of Lord Christ. He diligently served the poor and downtrodden. 'For those who were suffering, he ignited a spirit of hope.' Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky shared a photograph from a 2023 meeting he had with Francis in which the pontiff told him he is 'praying for peace' after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Millions of people around the world are mourning the tragic news of Pope Francis's passing. His life was devoted to God, to people, and to the Church. He knew how to give hope, ease suffering through prayer, and foster unity. He prayed for peace in Ukraine and for Ukrainians. We… — Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) April 21, 2025 'He knew how to give hope, ease suffering through prayer, and foster unity,' Mr Zelensky said in his statement. 'He prayed for peace in Ukraine and for Ukrainians. 'We grieve together with Catholics and all Christians who looked to Pope Francis for spiritual support.' US actress and comedian Whoopi Goldberg said Francis had a 'love of humanity and laughter'. Goldberg met the Pope twice in 12 months, first in 2023 and then as one of a group of 100 of the world's most famous comedians who congregated at an event organised by the Vatican in Rome in 2024. Whoopi Goldberg said Pope Francis had a 'love for humanit and laughter' (Isabel Infantes/PA) The meeting of comics was organised by the Vatican, with Pope Francis stating at the event that comedians have the 'power to spread serenity and smiles'. 'You unite people because laughter is contagious,' he told the congregation. Goldberg said in a post to Instagram: 'He was the closest in a long time that seemed to remember that Christ's love enveloped believer and none believer. 'He felt more like Pope John the 23rd who made belief real. 'Sail on Pope Frances with your love of humanity (and) laughter.'
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
JD Vance joins world tributes to Pope Francis after Easter Sunday meeting
Public figures across the world have paid tribute to Pope Francis following his death, including US vice president JD Vance who met the 'obviously very ill' pontiff on Sunday. Mr Vance met Pope Francis in Rome on Easter Sunday, just hours before the pontiff's death aged 88. Months after Francis criticised President Donald Trump's administration over their plans to deport migrants en masse, Pope Francis offered Mr Vance three chocolate Easter eggs for his three young children in Sunday's brief meeting. I just learned of the passing of Pope Francis. My heart goes out to the millions of Christians all over the world who loved him. I was happy to see him yesterday, though he was obviously very ill. But I'll always remember him for the below homily he gave in the very early days… — JD Vance (@JDVance) April 21, 2025 'I just learned of the passing of Pope Francis,' Mr Vance posted to X. 'My heart goes out to the millions of Christians all over the world who loved him. 'I was happy to see him yesterday, though he was obviously very ill.' Mr Vance said he will 'always remember' the pontiff for a 'beautiful' homily he gave after the outbreak of Covid-19 in which Pope Francis called for listeners to 'embrace hope'. French President Emmanuel Macron said Pope Francis wanted to 'unite people with one another and with nature' as he shared a tribute to 'a grieving world'. Da Buenos Aires a Roma, Papa Francesco voleva che la Chiesa porti gioia e speranza ai più poveri. Che unisca gli Umani tra di loro e con la natura. Possa tale speranza risuscitare perpetuamente oltre a lui. A tutti i Cattolici,… — Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) April 21, 2025 'From Buenos Aires to Rome, Pope Francis wanted the Church to bring joy and hope to the poorest,' Mr Macron said on X. 'To unite people with one another and with nature. 'May this hope be reborn endlessly beyond him.' Fondly recalling meetings with the pontiff, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modhi said he was 'deeply pained' by the death. Deeply pained by the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. In this hour of grief and remembrance, my heartfelt condolences to the global Catholic community. Pope Francis will always be remembered as a beacon of compassion, humility and spiritual courage by millions across the… — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 21, 2025 'Pope Francis will always be remembered as a beacon of compassion, humility and spiritual courage by millions across the world,' he said in a statement posted to X. 'From a young age, he devoted himself towards realising the ideals of Lord Christ. He diligently served the poor and downtrodden. 'For those who were suffering, he ignited a spirit of hope.' Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky shared a photograph from a 2023 meeting he had with Francis in which the pontiff told him he is 'praying for peace' after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Millions of people around the world are mourning the tragic news of Pope Francis's passing. His life was devoted to God, to people, and to the Church. He knew how to give hope, ease suffering through prayer, and foster unity. He prayed for peace in Ukraine and for Ukrainians. We… — Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) April 21, 2025 'He knew how to give hope, ease suffering through prayer, and foster unity,' Mr Zelensky said in his statement. 'He prayed for peace in Ukraine and for Ukrainians. 'We grieve together with Catholics and all Christians who looked to Pope Francis for spiritual support.' US actress and comedian Whoopi Goldberg said Francis had a 'love of humanity and laughter'. Goldberg met the Pope twice in 12 months, first in 2023 and then as one of a group of 100 of the world's most famous comedians who congregated at an event organised by the Vatican in Rome in 2024. The meeting of comics was organised by the Vatican, with Pope Francis stating at the event that comedians have the 'power to spread serenity and smiles'. 'You unite people because laughter is contagious,' he told the congregation. Goldberg said in a post to Instagram: 'He was the closest in a long time that seemed to remember that Christ's love enveloped believer and none believer. 'He felt more like Pope John the 23rd who made belief real. 'Sail on Pope Frances with your love of humanity (and) laughter.'
