Where to Buy Bento Accessories in Japan
While the period before the start of school in April is the hot time for bento purchases, you can pick materials up at any time of the year at specialty shops.
Tomonoura—Ghibli's Ponyo Inspiration
Walking around this town in western Hiroshima Prefecture, you really do get the feeling that you’ve just stepped into a cel of animation.
Catch His Eye with a Couples' Bento
Before dating, teenage girls may attract their love interest’s attention with a homemade lunch.
Kanazawa's 'Ninja Temple'
Myoryu-ji Temple is not just your ordinary run-of-the-mill Buddhist sanctuary. Full of secrets and surprises, adults and children alike are sure to enjoy what this special place has to offer.
Top 5 Budget Lodgings in the Tokyo Area
We've compiled a list of some affordable accommodations that you won’t be disappointed with!
'Shufu' Culture and the Bento
While the "lady of the house” may be an outdated concept in the West, in Japan, the woman working at home is a well-respected and meaningful topic when it comes to examining the hidden depths of Japanese culture.
Ekiben Pull into France
Paris-Gare de Lyon will be selling station bento starting in winter 2016!
Kumamoto Power Spot Looks Like Ghibli Art
Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine is a mystical destination for those looking to feel the earth’s energy.
Anime Fans Visit 'Holy Land' Series Settings
Increasing numbers of tourists have been participating in what's been dubbed "Holy Land Pilgrimages": visiting the real-world settings of popular anime series. And now the government is actively trying to cash in on the phenomenon.
Gorgeous Footage of 1940s Tokyo!
While some things have clearly changed, we’re more obsessed with how familiar everything seems.
'Tokyo Ghoul' Seizes Joypolis
Escape game, projection mapping show and theme food planned for Odaiba amusement park.
Top 5 Chains for Cheap Bento
Super Cheap Japan walks us through their top picks for a cheap bite!
Ekiben Spotlight Local Cuisine
A Matsumoto bento maker teams up with students and the local agricultural co-op to create a castle town feast.
The Difference Between a Bento & a Lunch Box
It has to do with the contents and packing style, but it has to do with the feelings of the packer as well.
Tokyo Halloween Clubbing 101
During the last week of October, it seems there’s a party every night in Tokyo. Let us help you find the right one for you!
12 Festive Bento for a Year of Holidays
We’ve compiled a list of 12 bento based on Japanese holidays and festivals, so be sure to mark the dates for these special lunches!
All About Bento in Japanese Culture
From moms and their children to university students looking for a cheap meal, bento is a familiar presence at every stage of life in Japan.
The Little Prince Museum in Hakone
Travelin' Boots' Ada Wilkinson hit the Little Prince Museum in Hakone. Sadly, she didn't come back with one of the museum's plush toys of a boa constrictor digesting an elephant, but she did return with a beautiful photo tour of an adorable location.
A Brief History of Bento
Bento can be found everywhere in Japan, from convenience stores and railway stations to upscale department stores. But where did they come from?
The Weekender's 2015 Halloween Round-up
With everything from parades, festivals, family fun and costume contests, to bike rides and a plethora of spooky, sexy and thumping parties, there’s something for everyone.
