Welcome to another Food War! Today I Have challenged Chef Ryosuke at Champ's Japanese Kitchen to a Bento battle! Yes, I dare to approach him.

A traditional Japanese bento box with chopsticks - Yumehana/Getty Images ...

We try out three flavors to see if cramming an entire lunch into a rice ball is truly a genius idea or just another gimmick.

Eihei-ji (“Temple of Eternal Peace”) was founded in 1244 by the Japanese Buddhist monk Eihei ... experience in her book Elysian Kitchens – Recipes Inspired by the Traditions and Tastes ...

Dinner with sake, ¥5,100. At Sapporo Teine, north-facing slopes catch snow directly off the Sea of Japan. The varied terrain offers views of the city of Sapporo and the rugged coastline.Credit ...