The History of Bento

The History of Bento

Bento are the amazing boxed lunches from Japan that are both delicious to eat and pleasing to look at, and since J-List has brought so much bento goodness to customers all over the world, I thought I’d write about the history a bit. The origin of rice in a portable box for easy carrying began […]

History of the Japanese bento, an “offering” of love and care, Taste of Japan

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Brush up on your bento basics - The Japan Times

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History of the Japanese bento, an “offering” of love and care, Taste of Japan

The History and Artform of the Bento Box in Osaka - Cookly Magazine

The History of the Bento Box - Umami Insider

Bento Box – Hinomaru Bento with Saikyo Yaki Fish - RecipeTin Japan

The History of the Bento Box

The History of Bento, Kids Web Japan

Bento: Japan's Food Culture in a Box