Bent on Bento Boxes

Bento (弁当べんとう) are Japanese lunch boxes. Like Tupperware with a specific purpose.

But bento boxes are more than just a reusable sack lunch...

Bento is an art form, in that many Japanese take special care in a perfect arrangement of the meal components.

Bento is also a guide to a healthy life, in that boxes are partitioned so that you can manage your amount of carbs, proteins, and fats.

Many consider a Bento the secret to a long life...

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Japan Facts:

Each year, five billion bento box lunches are made at home in Japan. (BBC)
The Bento Box Market is projected to reach $1.38 billion in annual sales by 2029 (QYResearch)
- (market for bento box products and accessories, not meals)

💡 History of the Bento Box (Japan Information & Culture Center)

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