The word bento is used in both Japanese and English today, yet the original “OBENTO” (obentō) embodies far more than a simple “lunch box.” Its history stretches back over a millennium to the Heian ...

A Japanese #MeToo campaigner’s documentary premiered in her homeland on Friday after months of delays, with one audience member saying she hoped it triggered a change in society. Shiori Ito won a ...

Bento cakes are creative, look impressive and come from the heart. And these South Korean mini cakes have spread well beyond Asia thanks to social media. The palm-sized cakes offer everything a large ...

A new Sarasota area Japanese restaurant and bar, featuring the same James Beard-nominated restaurateurs behind the eatery last located there, is making its debut. Zōtō is officially open to the public ...

Joel Kuwahara, the co-founder and president of production of Bento Box Entertainment, is stepping down from his role at the Fox-owned animation studio. Kuwahara and Fox/Bento Box are said to be ...

There are a few powerhouse countries when it comes to RV and camper living, and Japan rarely, if ever, comes up in the conversation. Well, there seems to be plenty to see out there, so let's kick back ...

Experience a 24-hour challenge living on bento boxes in Japan, featuring a Shinkansen bullet train journey. Discover $1 meals, explore Japanese vending machines, and enjoy various traditional foods ...

Bento is a popular Japanese-style single-portion meal, and BoxLunch and Sanrio have teamed up for a new Hello Kitty collection inspired by the Japanese bento box. The line is made for foodies with ...

A look at Japan’s love of packaging, from impeccably crafted cardboard to lacquered works of art. By Nick Haramis In the story of Urashima Taro, a Japanese folk tale dating to the eighth century, a ...

Jin Doshirak, a new Korean and Japanese restaurant, opened in March 2024 in downtown Louisville. The restaurant's specialty is doshirak, compartmentalized boxes similar to bento boxes, containing main ...