In her married life, Matsuura developed an urge to make “kyara-ben” (character bento), or elaborate box lunches that feature cute characters, when her only son grew up to be a high school ...

But who says nutritious lunches can’t be both fun and easy? With bento lunch ... bento lunch box ideas that make mealtime a ...

One of the most iconic and resilient of these traditions is the humble bento box — a simple packed lunch representing the confluence of practicality, craftsmanship, aesthetics, and flavor.