A Japanese franchise known for its "bento" boxed lunches has apologized after it posted an April Fool's joke saying it would no longer sell rice at its chains across the country. Hokka Hokka Tei ...

The joke is ‘not funny’ and in bad taste, given how rice shortages are a big concern in Japan, its unhappy critics say.

Rice prices in Japan are no laughing matter, as food vendor Hokka Hokka Tei found on Tuesday when an April Fools’ prank went ...

My goal is to help you become a bento evangelist, too. I am thrilled to share my bento recipes and stories. You’ll be able to make them and explain the recipes in English. Do not forget to mix ...

Meanwhile, the kyaraben (character bento) flourished, with parents sculpting rice and vegetables into cartoon figures — food transformed into art, play, and love. IV. The Golden Seams ...

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 of sugar. TOP TIP: The stickier the rice, the better so sushi ...

Simplicity and speed means that it’s a perfect dish for a lunchbox— a bento. You can also serve it as a hot meal using the hot cooking broth and hot rice rather than cold. For this recipe I ...

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A Japanese franchise known for its bento boxed lunches has apologized after it posted an April Fool's joke saying it would no longer sell rice at its chains across the country. Hokka Hokka Tei quickly ...