Year of the Sheep kyaraben

Kyaraben workshop sample. 2015 is the year of sheep based on the twelve branches (the 12-year animal), Chinese astrology. It is a scheme that relates each year to an animal and its reputed attributes according to a 12-year cycle.
The twelve branches is remains popular in several East Asian countries including China, Vietnam, Korea and Japan. In Japan, it is popular custom to send new year greeting with illustration of its year's animal.

Besides sheep onigiri (rice ball) and sheep cauliflowers, this bento includes some lucky charms.
- Turtle and crane (Origami)
The crane and the turtle are emblems of longevity.
- Led and white (Surimi)
Color combination of red and white symbols good fortune.

Bento en kyaraben workshop