Chara-ben for Lunch? About the Japanese Bento Box Lunch Tradition!

Chara-ben for Lunch? About the Japanese Bento Box Lunch Tradition!

One container filled with rice and a variety of different side dishes, enjoyed by millions of Japanese children and adults on a daily base: bento, the famous boxed lunch. It is an inherent part of Japanese day to day life, available at every supermarket and convenience store. Let’s take a closer look!

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