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5 Easy Fall Recipes: What to Put in Your Bento Box This Autumn
Bring the vibrant flavors of Japanese autumn to your lunch box! Discover 5 simple, seasonal recipes—from sweet candied daigaku imo to savory nasu dengaku—plus tips on how to pack a beautiful and balanced seasonal bento.
How a Daily Bento Box Makes You Healthier
Wondering how a simple lunch container can transform your diet? From built-in portion control to effortless nutrient variety, packing a daily bento box is one of the easiest ways to eat mindfully, curb high-calorie delivery cravings, and enjoy balanced meals every day. Read on to learn how to choose the right box size and build healthy lunch habits that stick!
Food Samurai x Bento&co: Behind the Scenes of Mory Sacko’s Disney+ Documentary
Bento&co takes center stage in Food Samurai, Mory Sacko’s new Disney+ documentary series. Thomas Bertrand shares an exclusive look behind the scenes in Kyoto.
Mastering Japanese Table Manners: A Complete Guide to Etiquette, Table Settings, and Ceramics
In Japanese culture, a meal is much more than just satisfying hunger—it's a multi-sensory experience where table aesthetics and etiquette carry deep meaning. From the layout of an ichiju-sansai setting to surprising rules about chopsticks and small plates, dive into our complete guide to mastering Japanese table manners at home.
7 Easy Onigiri Recipe Ideas & Essential Tools for A Cold Summer Bento
Discover 7 delicious onigiri recipe ideas, essential Japanese tools to shape rice balls effortlessly, and practical answers to common onigiri questions. Perfect for quick summer lunches and cold bento meal prep!
Keep Your Lunch Fresh All Summer: The Ultimate Guide to Gel-Cool Bento Boxes
Packing lunch in hot weather? Discover Gel-Cool bento boxes by Miyoshi Manufacturing—the ultimate Japanese keep-cool lunch containers featuring an ice-pack built directly into the lid. Perfect for long commutes, school field trips, and worry-free summer eating!
