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35 Bento Box Innovations

From Japanese Lunch Art to Fowl Game Food

— January 2, 2012 — Lifestyle
The Japanese are considered masters of presentation and this is especially true of their incredible bento box creations. Not only are the edible contents of the specialized lunch box controlled into mind-bending artistic shapes, but the boxes themselves are getting increasingly impressive. From polar bear-inspired numbers to lunched encased in engraved gold, the bento box is constantly evolving.

The artfully arranged contents of these condensed eating vessels are simply astounding. From gamer-inspired designs to festive creations, these boxed lunches are nothing short of tasty masterpieces. Fun-loving and vivacious, these bento box innovations are almost too amazing to eat. Treating presentation as important as flavor, they are sure to stun the usual lunchtime crowd.

Kooky, creative and fun to boot, these bold bento box innovations are a feast for the senses.
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Album Art Bento Boxes
Album Art Bento Boxes
Edible Album Covers Will Have You Craving Music With Your Food
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Musical Bento Boxes
Musical Bento Boxes
'Manzuko: The Ghostly Bento' is a Japanese-Inspired CD Gift Set
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Sassy Sashimi Accessories
Sassy Sashimi Accessories
These Sushi Boat Earrings Look Good Enough to Eat
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Wine Barrel Bento Packs
Wine Barrel Bento Packs
'Suteki Box' Modernizes the Traditional Japanese Lunch Pack
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Cutesy Cartoon Lunch Boxes
Cutesy Cartoon Lunch Boxes
These Charming Sanrio Bento Boxes Feature Iconic Japanese Characters
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$200,000 Lunch Boxes
$200,000 Lunch Boxes
18K Gold-Plated Takashimaya Osechi Bentos Fetch a High Price
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Polar Bear Bento Boxes
Polar Bear Bento Boxes
The Gel-Cooma Lunch Box is "Beary" Adorable
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28
Fowl Game Food
Fowl Game Food
My Meal Box's Angry Birds Bento is Inspired by the Popular iPhone Game
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Lunch Box for Dogs
Lunch Box for Dogs
Dora Bento Pochi
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Movie-Inspired Edibles
Movie-Inspired Edibles
The Where the Wild Things are Bento is Too Cute to Eat
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25
Edible Album Covers
Edible Album Covers
Obacchi Jacket Bento Meals
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24
Family Bonding Through Bento
Family Bonding Through Bento
In Japan, 'Bento Day' Lets Kids Learn to Make Healthy Lunches
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Festive Bento Boxes
Festive Bento Boxes
Seasoned Seasons Greetings Depict Rice as Snow
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Minimalist Bento Boxes
Minimalist Bento Boxes
This Mark McClean Sushi Tray is a Modern Dish for Japanese Delectables
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21
Edible Album Covers (UPDATE)
Edible Album Covers (UPDATE)
Bento Box Art
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Snackable Gamer Art
Snackable Gamer Art
Video Game-Themed Snacks to Satisfy Your Hunger Bento-Style
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Sushi iPhone Sleeves
Sushi iPhone Sleeves
The Bento Box Japanese Cuisine Gadget Case Keeps Your Phone Clean
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Bento Artistry
Bento Artistry
Creativity Expressed Through the Art of the Japanese Lunch Box
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Gamer Bento Boxes
Gamer Bento Boxes
The Zelda Bento Box Features Iconic Nintendo Characters
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Artistic Lunch Landscapes
Artistic Lunch Landscapes
Sakurako Kitsa's Bento Works of Art
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15
Disguised Bento Boxes
Disguised Bento Boxes
The Laptop Lunch Hides Your Meal from Hungry Coworkers
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14
Cleverly Disguised Donuts
Cleverly Disguised Donuts
The Shop Psycho Donuts Designs a Bento Box of Sweets
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13
Edible Cartoons
Edible Cartoons
‘Where the Wild Things Are' Bento Box Celebrates the Children's
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Edible Cartoons
Edible Cartoons
Face Food Bento Boxes
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Animated Edibles
Animated Edibles
Anna the Red Creates the Fun and Friendly WALL-E Sandwich
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Edible Anime
Edible Anime
The Delicious Anime Bento Boxes are Yummy
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9
Competitive Lunch Box Creations
Competitive Lunch Box Creations
Star Wars Art in the Bento Challenge
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Holiday Bento Boxes
Holiday Bento Boxes
Rice Snowmen and Other Edible Smiley Creations
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Immature Cartoon Food
Immature Cartoon Food
Mmmm, Now You Can Eat The Simpsons
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6
Gamer-Centric Sushi
Gamer-Centric Sushi
Laura Bento Creates Xbox Controller Bento Box
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Spooky Bento Boxes
Spooky Bento Boxes
10 Halloween-Inspired Mini Meals
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4
Bento Box Bling
Bento Box Bling
Carolyn Tille Creates Sushi Jewelry for Japanese Food Addicts
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3
Fun Food Containers
Fun Food Containers
Goodbyn Compartmentalized Lunchboxes for Kids & Adults
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Intricate Sandwich Art
Intricate Sandwich Art
Funky Lunch Depicts the Western Version of the Bento Box
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Japanese Lunch Art
Japanese Lunch Art
Bizarre Bento Boxes
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