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

If you are abroad and have a craving for a grilled salmon bento, give this a try. Everyday dishes add a wow factor that makes us feel happy whatever the situation is. 2 slices of salted salmon / 2 ...

Simplicity and speed means that it’s a perfect dish for a lunchbox— a bento. You can also serve it as a hot meal using the hot cooking broth and hot rice rather than cold. For this recipe I ...

Travellers and pilgrims, too, adopted the ekiben (station bento), wrapped in bamboo leaves or tucked into handcrafted wooden boxes. II. The Side Dish of Change (Modernisation & Mass Production ...

The container of this unique bento is also interesting as they're shaped the same as the pots used in traditional octopus fishing. Octopus Cuisine Inspired by Tradition - EKIBEN JAPAN | NHK WORLD ...