In Japan, there is a specific term for Yochien obento (お弁当, o-ben·to), and depending on who you ask you will always get a different answer on what Yochien obento means. Obento lunch boxes have many variations. In this article, we discuss Yochien Obento Lunch Box "Kindergarten Bento" with a cultural order and meaning; it is...
The first Japanese bento boxes Australia record was in June 1910 in an article by the Perth The Daily News were a young man recollects his experience of bento while taking a train ride in Japan. Bento boxes can be categorised into three types that we use today. Homemade bento which we make for the...
Shokado bento box (松花堂弁当) pronounced "shookadoo" bento is a simple yet beautifully lacquered thirty-centimetre square box divided into four equal compartments like the Chinese character for FIELD 田, with partitions that include extended edges and a lid to keep its contents warm. Shokado Bento named after Shojo Shokado (1582-October 14, 1639) a respected Japanese Buddhist...
Used in Japan during the Heian period (794-1185), Jubako Bento (重箱) means "Layered Bento Boxes". Similar to bento boxes they are a combination of elaborately decorated lacquered boxes used for holding and presenting food in on outings or special occasions. The upper-classes traditionally used Jubako Bento to hold takeaway meals in for picnics, birthdays, celebrations...
Most people are familiar with the bento box concept; the Japanese origin home-packed or pre-made store-bought meal. However, very few will be aware of what a Kyaraben bento is. A little unusual, fun and artistic; are some of the terms that would best describe a Kyaraben bento! Kyaraben What exactly is Kyaraben? Kyaraben or Charaben which mans...
Noriben Bento is a traditional bento meal made from seaweed, the name comes from nori (Japanese name for edible seaweed) and bento put together. Bento which is an inherent part of Japanese culture has caught up with the rest of the world and become a convenient and healthy option for serving dinner at home, lunches...
Biodegradable Bento Box, Use Bamboo | We are all well aware of the increasing impacts of global warming, and the go green initiative is being pushed forward. Many of us are looking at how we can reduce our impact on the environment by thinking twice when buying or using a product. One way of doing...
Wood bento boxes, go green with your Japanese inspired meal. We are all hearing about our contribution to the dramatic rise in global warming, and the Go Green Initiative is being pushed forward in urgent earnest by most developed countries. It's our duty to use sustainable materials for items that we use daily, and one...
Experience the delicious delicacies of Japan with this customisable Japanese Okonomiyaki recipe, the savoury pancake is easy to make and is full of authentic flavours and textures, it's sure to be a family favourite. Japanese Okonomiyaki Recipe お好み焼き for Bento translates to ‘grilled as you like it’. It's iconic street food in Osaka Japan that...
Japanese Lunch Boxes have become a popular substitute for a bagged lunch for the office and school or prepare elaborate meals for the family. The idea of packing bento may seem a little overwhelming at first, but with a little preparation and practice, the task becomes easier and is quite fulfilling. Packing a Japanese Lunch Box...
There are many advantages to preparing bento lunch box meals as a part of your daily life. You get to eat a balanced diet, save money if choosing the right foods possibly lose a few kilograms and most importantly develop healthy eating habits. Bento lunch boxes are perfect for getting your family to eat a...
Bento boxes have become extremely popular for young and old. The container which serves as a useful medium for carrying healthy lunches while on the go or used at home for a traditionally cooked Japanese meal can be divided into two types; the everyday sensible bento and the decorative or traditional bento. Five Fundamental Rules The...
Making bento meals have become extremely popular for entertaining guests and the family, they are also widely used for preparing a nutritionally balanced diet for lunches at the workplace, school lunches or even prepared for events, picnics and outings. The secret to making a delicious bento meal has the right bento equipment; this will make...
Kyaraben Bento or charaben (キャラ弁) which is a short term used in Japanese culture for "character bento" is a way of elaborately preparing your bento meals with food decorated to look like your favourite cartoon characters, people, movie stars, animals, family members, plants or anything else that interests the family. Originally, Kyaraben bento intended to...
Japanese Bento Boxes | The ‘bento box’ that has its origins in Japan is more or less familiar to everyone worldwide. However, it is only the few who will know in-depth about it as to why it is being used or how it is to be used and the benefits obtained from its use. In...
Colourful Hanami bento box, an ideal component for cherry blossom viewing parties. Many centuries-old, Hanami 花見 is said to have started during the Nara period (710–794), a Japanese custom of enjoying cherry blossom trees' beauty. From late March to early May cherry trees bloom all over Japan for only a few weeks each year. The...
Bento Box Lunch Times Made Delightful | Bento box or bento box has its origins in Japan, where making beautifully packaged lunch is considered a ritual. The meal chosen may be simple, but it is arranged in such an attractive manner inconveniently designed lunch boxes that turn into culinary art. The bento box the...
Bento Box Magic | The sense of fun associated with bento boxes has made them highly popular worldwide. Besides the fun element, the functionality purpose is also served effectively by them. Bento boxes or Obentos as they are called in Japan are very appealing to kids and adults alike. Bento Box Magic Serves all purposes All kids...
