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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!

Black bento box with yellow cats and golden wave on a wooden desk

The 10 Best Bento Boxes of 2025

Looking for the perfect Japanese bento box in 2025? Whether you're packing healthy lunches for work, prepping meals for school, or embracing a more sustainable way to eat on the...

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The 10 Best Bento Boxes of 2025

Looking for the perfect Japanese bento box in 2025? Whether you're packing healthy lunches for work, prepping meals for school, or embracing a more sustainable way to eat on the...

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Someone simmering beef with chopsticks in a Yukihira Nabe on a stovetop

Kyoto: Your Essential Guide to Buy Authentic Ja...

Discover the best shops in Kyoto for Japanese food enthusiasts that want the best tools in their kitchens. Prepare your shopping before coming so you can bring a little bit...

Kyoto: Your Essential Guide to Buy Authentic Ja...

Discover the best shops in Kyoto for Japanese food enthusiasts that want the best tools in their kitchens. Prepare your shopping before coming so you can bring a little bit...