When Japan’s octopus wieners go wrong, they get downright terrifying
Part of the joy for lunchtime for kids in Japan is opening up your bento box is seeing what your parents were able to whip…
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Bento store in Tokyo’s generous 1,000 kilo free food giveaway turns it into an onion forest
We’ve seen recently in Japan some creative ways–such as stylish honor-system unmanned food stations–to deal with the problem of food waste and loss, particularly with…
Pikachu conveys mom’s gratitude to son in heartwarming bento on last day of kindergarten
The animated world of kyaraben boxed lunches Character bentos, or キャラ弁 kyaraben in Japanese, are bento (boxed lunches) usually made by parents for their kids…
Japanese parent warms heart online showing the struggle of making character bento for their kid
One of the perks of a kid’s lunchtime in Japan is that sometimes they are treated to character bento (called chara-ben for short). Chara-ben are…
Japanese bento boxes and architecture meet in brilliant and charming designs
Japanese bento boxes can be a great way to enjoy a smorgasbord of tasty dishes on the go or simply sitting down to take in…
Train bento festival will have you repeating “Umai!” with tasty bentos from around Japan
If you watched the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train Arc, you may have been drooling at the sight of those tasty bento box…
Muji opens its first food-based service store Muji Kitchen–stocked with fresh bento and curry bar
Japanese retailer Mujirushi Ryouhin (most commonly referred to as “Muji”) is known for their “no logo” (what the store’s name translates to) minimalist goods. Despite…
From Hokkaido to Kyushu, these bento boxes take you on a flavour journey across Japan
As the government continues to request individuals to exercise self restraint when it comes to socialising and travel, staying at home has become quite an…
Capsule toy maker turns popular bento food into adorable miniature plushies
When it comes to covering every nook and cranny of the sometimes incredibly niche world of Japanese capsule toys, Qualia has quite the resume. In…
Hokkaido Gourmet Spring Fair comes to Shinjuku
The Hokkaido Gourmet Fair is one of Japan’s annual popular events, and it usually takes place twice a year, in spring and autumn. Unfortunately, the…
Seibu Ikebukuro sells Spring-inspired bento box lunches to enjoy during flower-viewing picnics
Many of you are probably already familiar with the flower-viewing custom in Japan during spring. Around this time of the year, people gather in…
High School Student’s Emotional Last Bento From Mom
In Japan, January and February signal the end of the school year. For high school seniors, it can get quite nostalgic. There are so many…
Husband Gets a Bento Surprise After Fighting with Wife
Musubito (@musubito3) works at a Japanese sake brewing company. Most of his Tweets are centered around sake, but a recent post has gained him more…
Wife gets revenge on husband after fight by making bento lunch with a hidden surprise
While there are many luxurious bento, or packaged Japanese lunch boxes, found around the country, a big advantage a homemade bento has is that it…
Say hello to Japan’s new 2,000 calorie mega bento lunch box
With many preferring to stay home as a safety protocol measure in response to the novel coronavirus, it’s no wonder that Japanese bento lunch box…