BENTO

With the Evangelion Shinkansen bullet train scheduled to start running from November 3, passengers are going to need something to eat.

A Twitter user captures a cat taking his time deciding which bento to get.

The Japan Guy covers everything from convenience store (konbini) bento to home-made works of art,

Could you imagine opening your bento and seeing these creations staring back at you?

When “Nonchan Noriben” was published in 1995, the idea of a divorcée trying to pick up her life as a single mother was still taboo in Japan.

Imagine opening the lid of your bento box and getting your chopsticks out to eat what should be steaming hot rice—but it’s cold and somehow tasteless. Want to avoid this disappointment?

A variety of New York-based businesses—from small-scale entrepreneurs to multinational brand names—are gradually succeeding in introducing Japanese bento culture to the world.

Super Cheap Japan walks us through their top picks for a cheap bite!