Better Know Your Bento Boxes
There are many different types of bento boxes that vary in shape and material, each with its own unique history.
4 Ways to Get Bento Delivered in San Francisco
Say sayonara to delivery pizza—these SF restaurants deliver bento straight to you!
Do You Know Your 4 (+1) Bento Types?
Over the decades, this staple of the Japanese culinary culture has developed its own customs and variants. While it’s impossible to count them all, here’s a brief introduction to the most common ones!
12 Festive Bento for a Year of Holidays
We’ve compiled a list of 12 bento based on Japanese holidays and festivals, so be sure to mark the dates for these special lunches!
Japan's Best Ekiben
Japan's regional cuisine hits the road—er, tracks—with "ekiben," or bento sold at train stations.
All About Bento in Japanese Culture
From moms and their children to university students looking for a cheap meal, bento is a familiar presence at every stage of life in Japan.
5 Ways Bento is Used to Communicate
From motherly love to a meal of vengeance, you can lift up the lid to uncover your message!
Getting Started with Maid Cafés
Maid cafés have been around since the early 2000s, but if it’s your first time, you may want to know what’s in store before heading over.
