One of the most iconic and resilient of these traditions is the humble bento box — a simple packed lunch representing the confluence of practicality, craftsmanship, aesthetics, and flavor.

The simple seasoning gives you energy ... She spent two years studying baking in Paris and began making bento around 2016 during her seven-year stay in India. She returned to Japan in 2020 ...

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 ...