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Makunouchi Bento

I made this bento so called Makunouchi bento.

All dishes for packing to bento box. Took a time to make everything.

However in Japan this type of bento is usually made by restaurants or special catering. Formal bento with a traditional black-lacquered, is provided in restaurants, or for a company meeting, or for a ceremony (like funeral). This type of Bento is not for taking to school.

Makunouchi bento is a popular type of Japanese bento which consists of various dishes. The word makunouchi bento ("between-act bento"), dates back to the Edo Period (1603 to 1867), when they were served during the intermissions of Noh or Kabuki theater performances.

From the Meiji Period onward, Makunouchi has become a common convention for bentos sold at train stations. Today even convenience stores usually also sell a bento under the Makunouchi name. It often contains more items and costs more than other offerings.

Kyaraben (character bento) workshop

Kyaraben, a shortened form of character bento, is a very popular bento style in Japan which features food decorated to look like Anime or Kawaii characters. At the workshop you learn how to make authentic Kyaraben and the result you can take home. More info http://tokyodoll.web.fc2.com/workshop/bentoworkshop.html