They usually contain rice, fish or meat, and vegetables; all served in a compartmentalized container. Nowadays, bento boxes are not just found in Japan but all over the world.
Let’s take a walk back in time to the Kamakura period in Japan. It was during this time that the first bento boxes were created.
History of Bento Boxes in Japan
Initially, they provided food to hunters and soldiers traveling or on the go. However, bento boxes extended beyond practicality and became an art form.