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bento
Our reporter shares which version of this classic style of bento (all for 430 yen/US$3.83 or under) overwhelmingly stole his heart and stomach.
It’s more than 10 times more expensive than a typical bento, but is this Tokyo Station luxury worth the price?
These creative Japanese lunches are sure to tickle your fancy (and probably make you hungry too).
Young Melodee didn’t want to take Japanese-style lunches to school after being teased by classmates, but her mother had the perfect solution.
Short on time to pick which bento to buy before your train leaves? Let us help you choose.
With nearly nine pounds of premium Japanese beef, there’s no room for any vegetables here.
This beautifully styled collection recreates all the tiny details from the best animated meals.
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