Cherry blossom season is almost upon us. Across the country, the blooms are expected earlier than usual this year. I enjoyed ...

But who says nutritious lunches can’t be both fun and easy? With bento lunch boxes, you can create balanced, visually appealing meals that your little ones will actually look forward to eating.

“What comes to mind when you hear the word bento?” I asked my friends. An American man told me, “Lunch served on a red lacquered tray, with tempura and two fortune cookies.” Fortune cookie ...

I like bento boxes because they force me to get creative and include more variety in what I pack, resulting in healthier lunches and snacks that use a minimal amount of packaging. The compartments ...

After getting divorced, Midori’s father has the responsibility of cooking bento lunch boxes for her to take to school. With little experience in the kitchen, he quickly makes a mess of Midori ...

Nagano Prefecture, discovering the various processes involved in laptop production. During lunchtime, we also take a look at the bento lunches that keep the workers energized.