TAKENAKA Bento Book Recipes

You may think of bento boxes as just small, portable containers to pack and carry your favorite foods, however, the culture of bento is much deeper. The roots date back to the 5th century, with workers wanting to carry their home cooked food with them on the job. The bento served as not only a way to feed their hunger but to bring a piece of home on the go as they spent long hours away. It’s since evolved into a lifestyle and a way to spread love and joy, through food.

Included are some favorite and most popular recipes, a deeper look into bento and Japanese culture and how to make the most of your bento.

32 pages