They're traditionally made of bamboo or lacquered wood but now come in a variety or materials and can be either stackable or compartmentalized. Another important aspect of bento boxes, besides the ...

Travellers and pilgrims, too, adopted the ekiben (station bento), wrapped in bamboo leaves or tucked into handcrafted wooden boxes. II. The Side Dish of Change (Modernisation & Mass Production ...

I love these edible dividers. When my son was little, “omusubi” rice balls and snacks were the main items in his wooden bento box. The rice gradually increased, and now his lunch box is heavy.