Just Bento

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

Where I've been (again), plus a book status update! continue reading...

A little taste of haute cuisine in a bento box. continue reading...

Another bento contest with great prizes. continue reading...

Hi JustBento fans! I'm so sorry for neglecting you these days, but I do have some good reasons. For an update, please read this (scroll down past the sweet potato part). I and/or The Guy hope to be back soon!

Last year, I visited the workshop of Shibata Yoshinobu Shoten, one of the most renowned makers of magewappa (bent wood) bento boxes and other items in Japan. Here, finally, is my report. continue reading...

A contest with a cash prize! What can be better? continue reading...

The Guy comes up with a manly meat-and-potatoes bento with not a rice grain in sight. continue reading...