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See how to create Japanese bento boxes, including the history, traditions, artistic presentation, health, preparation methods (for sushi and gyoza, for example), color coordination, and time-saving tricks. This demo emphasizes using locally available ingredients.
Web site: http://www.instructables.com/id/Crafting-a-Bento/
Kayobi Tierney
From 1998 to 2000 I lived in Narita, Japan where I worked at a Summer camp teaching English to little kids. On my very first day I was blown away by what the kids brought for lunch. There was not a single PB&J or bag of potato chips to be found. Instead vegetables were lovingly cut into animal shapes, anime characters graced lunch box lids, and personalized messages were crafted right into the food. I could tell right away that the Japanese bento is more than a school lunch, it is an art form.