Wiener aliens fly in to become intergalactic hit ingredient for bento boxes
The “tako wiener”, or octopus wiener, is definitely one of the highlights of kyaraben (character bentos, or bentos that feature characters made out of food)…
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Illustrator mom’s awesome Splatoon lunch for kids’ school trip is original down to the packaging
Japanese illustrator and Twitter user カタツモリ Katatsumori (@katatumori) is a mother of two. When her eldest daughter went on a school trip, the school instructed…
Eternal bento sidekick tamagoyaki omelet finally gets to star in unusual new bento offering
Only one thing and doing it right The だけ弁当 dake bento (lit. “the ‘only’ bento”) series from Lawson Store 100, a Japanese convenience store chain…
These adorable mini bento box lunches are actually icing cookies!
Creating intricate designs out of icing made from powdered sugar, egg whites, and dyes, icing cookie artists continue to gain popularity in Japan and elsewhere….
Mother’s fruit punch character bento is just too cute to eat or drink
Japanese mother Rie (@riebento) has been wowing many online for a while now with the artistic and delicious food creations she makes for her four-year-old…
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[Review] My happiness leveled up when I began living with an octopus wiener pillow!
Do you have any special items for relaxation or to reduce your stress such as herb teas, eye masks, or the like? Of course, those…
Japanese airport’s international gourmet vending machines has netizens clamoring for them everywhere
Vending machines in Japan are known for conveniently being just around every corner, but they might as well be known for carrying just about everything…
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…
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…