“But there was going to be extra bento anyway, so we were told that ... from around the world would recognize the appeal of Japanese food and ingredients, and help to promote them internationally.

A bento is not just a boxed lunch ... Chikako Tada: The author of seven cookbooks, Tada is a Japanese food journalist and editor of Pen & Spoon, a website devoted to food (https://pen-and ...

Japan is one of the most culinarily rich countries on Earth, and many of its ancient food traditions live on today. One of the most iconic and resilient of these traditions is the humble bento box ...

Japanese companies have joined forces ... A consortium formed by bento box specialists Hanazen, Maneki Foods and Matsuura Shoten will launch six different packaged meals at Zurich Central Station ...

A consortium formed by bento box specialists Hanazen, Maneki Foods and Matsuura Shoten will ... increase understanding of local preferences. In Japan, ekiben boxes are typically sold at kiosks ...

When it comes to food presentation, the Japanese are experts. From super kawaii (cute) character bento boxes to luxurious ¥30,000 sushi courses, it’s safe to say people place great importance on looks ...

Delicious Japanese-inspired dishes are a weeknight reality with these three easy recipes. When it comes to weeknight cooking, there’s nothing quite like a one-pan recipe. Easy to throw together ...

A bento from Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture features ... Let's embark on a journey to discover the best of ekiben, as we travel across Japan by train.

A bento box is a Japanese lunch box typically containing ... Start by washing your hands, as you'll be handling food. First make your sushi rice by mixing in vinegar, a pinch of salt and a pinch ...

In 2016, Japan produced about 6.4 million tons of food waste. That's nearly twice ... Every day, office workers line up during their breaks to buy bento boxes, rice balls, and sandwiches.

The sauces accompany a variety of appetizers, as well as Hibachi dishes and bento boxes. Bento is a traditional Japanese ...