Some really cute yet easy to emulate Christmas themed bentos from the JustBento community. continue reading...

Here are some bentos made by a typical busy Japanese mom - my sister Mayumi - for her two kids. continue reading...

Another Japan Times article - about how bento lunch time is used as a teaching opportunity at Japanese kindergartens. continue reading...
After a couple of weeks off, the Great Bento Ideas series is back with a roundup of simple yet effective Christmas bentos! continue reading...
This week’s Great Bento Idea comes from a mom of 2 little girls in Finland, Karaimame! continue reading...
More awesome Halloween bentos! continue reading...
Hallowe’en seems to inspire bento artists around the world like almost no other holiday. If you’re planning on a special spooky bento for someone special, now is the time to start gathering ideas. Here are two great very simple, cute and clever sandwich based Hallowe’en bentos by Tiffany, aka Cool Mom From Vancouver. continue reading...

Kids of all ages, not to mention quite a few adults, are either gearing up for going back to school (or kindergarten/college/university/daycare) or are already there. So what better time than to have a big Back To School Week? We’re going to have at least one giveaway every day this week of great bento boxes and related items, as well as coupons, useful tips and more, so stay tuned! ^_^ continue reading...

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