Bento, or Japanese packed lunch boxes, often stick out when the delicious lunches they contain are artistically arranged into “character bento” of popular anime and…

While one appeal of Japan’s boxed bento lunch boxes is the ability to get an assortment of great food for an affordable price on the…

Early Lunch Rebels The life of a Japanese high school student can be quite hectic. With exams, extra-curricular activities, not to mention cram school, their…

Japanese city official’s 3 minute routine of ordering a lunch box results in pay cut and public apology. A 64-year-old staff member of the Water…

As many dads in Japan have proved, a little bit of creativity goes a long way when it comes to putting a smile on their…

Many people make and pack lunches for various reasons, for example, to eat healthy or to save money. In doing so, what you pack your…

What would you do if your daughter tells you “I hate school; I don’t want to go anymore”? What can we do to encourage her…

No matter who it is, it’s so nice when someone makes a packed lunch for you. Sometimes, it can be a good communication tool between…