Have you heard of bento boxes? A normal part of Japanese life, they’re becoming more and more popular in the United States as well – for their creativity, for their convenience and for encouraging healthy eating habits.
Online galleries such as the Flickr Bento Boxes group include everyday bentos as well as amazing food creations.
While many Japanese bento makers spend considerable time and energy on their bento boxes, I’ll admit that they appeal to me because of their convenience and novelty, which encourages my children to eat better.
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