Materials The first bento boxes were made from bamboo, then later lacquered boxes and wood, such as cedar. Beginning in the ...

I like bento boxes because they force me to get creative and include more variety in what I pack, resulting in healthier lunches and snacks that use a minimal amount of packaging. The compartments ...

My sister was relieved when their high school days were over because she had been making lunch boxes for them out of a sense of obligation. For those who may start making bento this spring ...

But who says nutritious lunches can’t be both fun and easy? With bento lunch boxes, you can create balanced, visually ...

When my son was little, “omusubi” rice balls and snacks were the main items in his wooden bento box. The rice gradually increased, and now his lunch box is heavy. He washes his lunch box by ...

For a limited time, you can get a special Pikmin lunch box and pudding at Hakata station. This is part of the Pikmin and JR Kyushu campaign.

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Three Japanese companies have joined forces to bring Japan's iconic "ekiben" -- "bento" box meals sold at stations -- to the world, with Switzerland their first stop. "Ekiben ...

I like bento boxes because they force me to get creative and include more variety in what I pack, resulting in healthier lunches and snacks that use a minimal amount of packaging. The compartments ...