These were commonly sold during the intervals of kabuki performances (traditional Japanese theatre), and can be seen as the genesis of what we know as the modern bento box — and makunouchi are ...

Japanese companies have joined forces to bring Japan’s ekiben – bento box meals sold at railway stations – to the world, with Switzerland their first stop. A consortium formed by bento box ...

The annual fireworks festival of Nagaoka in Niigata is among the most popular summer events in Japan. 00:21 In Niigata Prefecture, there's an ekiben that carries the heritage of flavors passed ...

The sauces accompany a variety of appetizers, as well as Hibachi dishes and bento boxes. Bento is a traditional Japanese ...

Bento boxes are a fun and convenient way to get kids to enjoy their lunch. These traditional Japanese lunchboxes have ...

Stand out from the crowd with amazing looking Japanese inspired sushi. A bento box is a Japanese lunch box typically containing one full meal. Make your own delicious Pokémon Poké Ball ...

But as Midori faces the challenges of adolescence, her dad’s daily bento boxes are always there for her when she is in trouble. Destiny: The Tale of Kamakura is an endearing Japanese fantasy ...

The cafe is on a hiatus now, and she just sells bento box lunches made to order. Menu examples include loquat trout narezushi (traditional ... Tada is a Japanese food journalist and editor of ...