Bento (box lunches), inspired by the Japanese tradition, are taking the West by storm. More than just cute and decorative, this economical, healthy approach to eating will revolutionize your ...

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 ...

Whether you have it for lunch at your desk, in the car on your way to a meeting, or even save it for the end of the day, a Japanese lunch box, or bento, is a great mid-day meal option, especially for ...

For the uninitiated, bento refers to the Japanese boxed lunch — traditionally, a box with rice, meat, something pickled, and cooked vegetables. We found the real deal at Fujiya Market, located at the ...