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Wooden oval bento box filled with minced meat, eggs and edamame opened on a colorful furoshiki

How to Pack a Bento Box: 5 Easy Steps to Build ...

Packing a healthy, beautiful bento takes more than just good ingredients; it’s an art! Join us as we share some of our favorite tips to help you get started on...

How to Pack a Bento Box: 5 Easy Steps to Build ...

Packing a healthy, beautiful bento takes more than just good ingredients; it’s an art! Join us as we share some of our favorite tips to help you get started on...

Person holding a cedar bento box open with "Bento&co" written inside the lid

How to Choose a Bento Box: A Guide for Every Lu...

When it comes to bento boxes, it's definitely NOT one-size-fits-all. We unpack the benefits and disadvantages of different sizes, shapes and materials for Japanese bento boxes. We'll help you choose...

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How to Choose a Bento Box: A Guide for Every Lu...

When it comes to bento boxes, it's definitely NOT one-size-fits-all. We unpack the benefits and disadvantages of different sizes, shapes and materials for Japanese bento boxes. We'll help you choose...

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Furikake sprinkled on top of sliced chicken sitting in a place on a bed of lettuce

Not Just for Rice! Furikake, our Favorite Japan...

How do YOU use furikake? Our Bento&co community has shared their favorite ways to use this umami-packed seasoning—on everything from onigiri and salads to breakfast toast and popcorn. These ideas...

Not Just for Rice! Furikake, our Favorite Japan...

How do YOU use furikake? Our Bento&co community has shared their favorite ways to use this umami-packed seasoning—on everything from onigiri and salads to breakfast toast and popcorn. These ideas...

4 folded furoshiki on a white table

What Size Furoshiki Should I Choose?

With different size categories, it can be confusing to know which size furoshiki is best for your needs! We break it all down here and introduce some furoshiki uses you...

What Size Furoshiki Should I Choose?

With different size categories, it can be confusing to know which size furoshiki is best for your needs! We break it all down here and introduce some furoshiki uses you...

Person looking at a Kokeshi doll shaped bento box in a bento box shop

Bento Boxes 101 - The Ultimate Guide to Japanes...

Discover everything you need to know about bento boxes—from their origins in Japan to how to choose the perfect one for your lifestyle and start packing your own.

Bento Boxes 101 - The Ultimate Guide to Japanes...

Discover everything you need to know about bento boxes—from their origins in Japan to how to choose the perfect one for your lifestyle and start packing your own.

Six onigiri rice balls with various toppings on top of a plastic mold

How to Make Rice More Fun: Onigiri Molds, Furik...

Not a fan of plain white rice? Discover how to use rice molds, furikake rice seasonings and other bento accessories to make it more fun and flavorful!

How to Make Rice More Fun: Onigiri Molds, Furik...

Not a fan of plain white rice? Discover how to use rice molds, furikake rice seasonings and other bento accessories to make it more fun and flavorful!