Japanese Bento Lunch Boxes
Japanese bento boxes got their start as simple, yet artistic lunch boxes for Noh or Kabuki plays; and to take to festivals like Hanami or Hinamatsuri. Formerly made of various materials such as carved wood or aluminum, Japanese bento boxes today are most commonly made of lacquered wood or plastic and decorated with motifs of flowers or popular anime characters. Our handmade Japanese lunch boxes come in a wide variety of styles - so you can pack your lunch in a unique way!
Japanese bento boxes can be found at restaurants all over Japan, from five-star establishments with a unique twist on this old favorite, to your local convenience store. The handmade Japanese lunch boxes packed at home are also popular, and molds for rice, individual servings of vegetables, and other colorful treats designed specifically for addition to one's homemade bento boxes are sold at grocery stores.
Japanese hand-made bento boxes got their start as simple, yet artistic lunch boxes for Noh or Kabuki plays; and to take to festivals like Hanami or Hinamatsuri. Formerly made of various materials such as carved wood or aluminum, Japanese bento boxes today are most commonly made of lacquered wood or plastic and decorated with motifs of flowers or popular anime characters. They are commonly stacked in tiers, and are carried in small fabric bags or in furoshiki cloths.
