Packing your child's lunch calls for a whole different level of preparation in Japan. There, moms often shape ordinary lunch ingredients like ham or rice into cute little pandas, Pokemon or even ...

Character bento is where the children's lunch box meets art. Using simple techniques and a bit of personal creativity, every lunch box can be a blank canvas. Divide the rice into three equal portions.

A little rice, some Japanese-style hamburger and a deep love of geeky subject matter have turned bento box blogger AnnaTheRed into an accidental internet star. Inspired by sci-fi, anime and videogames ...

Everyone loves Hayao Miyazaki, and the imaginative worlds he created in his films have inspired many of us to dream and create. One Miyazaki fan took things a step further, using Miyazaki himself to ...

All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. You know how you used to pack your lunch box every day, emblazoned with your favorite ...

Bento is a popular Japanese-style single-portion meal, and BoxLunch and Sanrio have teamed up for a new Hello Kitty collection inspired by the Japanese bento box. The line is made for foodies with ...

TOKYO, Dec 21 (Reuters Life!) - There are many reasons to eat bento boxes, Japan's packed lunch in a compartmentalized box: weight control, saving money, or just enjoying Japanese culture. Sign up ...

Come celebrate back to school season with Japanese bento boxes! Bring your appetite for art to create these paper craft versions of bento. No actual food will be used. You have probably seen these ...