Japanese Doll Lunch Boxes. Kawaii means cute in Japanese, which makes this assortment of bento boxes ultra- kawaii! Designed to look like traditional Kokeshi dolls, these lunch boxes come in 9 different designs. Two tiers keep food separate and there is a bowl for soups and sauces.

What is Kokeshi bento?

Japanese Doll Lunch Boxes. Kawaii means cute in Japanese, which makes this assortment of bento boxes ultra- kawaii! Designed to look like traditional Kokeshi dolls, these lunch boxes come in 9 different designs. Two tiers keep food separate and there is a bowl for soups and sauces.

Why is bento important to Japanese culture?

Bento boxes are very popular in Japanese culture, as they were established as a convenient way to eat a healthy portion-controlled meal.

Is bento only in Japan?

Bento is getting much recognition not only in Japan, but also in other countries. Its boom seems to have sparked mainly thanks to manga and anime. Have you ever seen some scenes where students eat bento together with friends at school or girls give handmade bento to boys they like?

What is an Ekiben what is an Kyaraben?

A bento box is a packed lunch box, and an important part of Japanese lifestyles. In a bento box, a variety of different dishes are compactly fitted into a lunch box and brought to school and work. In recent years, “kyaraben” (abbreviated term for “character bento”), have gained popularity.

Who eats a bento?

China and Taiwan. The bento made its way to Taiwan in the first half of the 20th century during the Japanese colonial period and remains popular to the present day. The Japanese name was borrowed as bendong 便當 (Taiwanese Hokkien: piān-tong) or (Mandarin: biàndāng), which is also used in mainland China.

Do you reheat bento?

Generally, bento boxes are not microwaved but enjoyed cold (or rather at room temperature). It’s important that whatever you’re making for your box should taste good once it has cooled down. Only change your main ingredient.

What is the difference between bento and ekiben?

There are no set definitions for Ekiben, but it loosely refers to any packaged meal sold at train stations. While bento boxes will always have rice in some form, bento containing sandwiches, noodles, and non-rice dishes such as Shumai and Gyoza can also be called Ekiben.

Why is ekiben popular?

For international travelers it is a great opportunity to try local specialties without visiting the region in person. The reasonable prices also make ekiben a popular option for people who don’t want to spend a lot of money, but are still interested in trying different food cultures.