The YouTube recommendation algorithm is the devil’s handmaiden, but occasionally Satan comes through. A few days ago, the algorithm introduced me to the channel Imamu Room, a Japanese woman’s weekly ...

Bento means lunch or lunch box. But for most Japanese home cooks, the act of preparing a bento box can mean much more than that. A bento box represents a mother’s love for her family. For centuries, ...

I'm sure you're a very good cook. But if you want to feel bad about yourself, spend five minutes cruising the Internet for photos of bento boxes. They won't be hard to find. Originally just a ...

TOKYO, Dec 21 (Reuters Life!) - There are many reasons to eat bento boxes, Japan's packed lunch in a compartmentalized box: weight control, saving money, or just enjoying Japanese culture. Sign up ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. When it comes to adulting, packing a lunch might not be the ...

Making a fancy bento takes a lot of time, but you can easily turn a simple hot dog into a penguin, elephant or snail to add a special touch to your child’s lunch box. The best part of these little ...

If you’re looking for ways to spruce–or should I say spook–up your meals this season, Halloween-themed bento boxes might be right up your alley! These ...

Everyone from school children to salary men in Japan look forward to when the lunch bell rings, signaling it’s time for bento. The artfully-arranged boxes boast different compartments, each filled ...