The Art Of The Bento Box

What is the Japanese word for the traditional, portable lunchbox itself?

Why did many Japanese schools ban bento boxes after World War I during the Taisho period?

What does the term 'makunouchi,' a popular type of Edo period bento, translate to in English?

What material became highly popular for making lightweight Japanese bento boxes during the early 20th-century Taisho period?

What does the term 'hoshi-ii' literally mean in the context of early Japanese bento history?

In the late 16th century, which Japanese historical period popularized multi-tiered lacquered wooden bento boxes for outdoor excursions?

Which decade in the 20th century saw the boom of pre-packaged plastic bentos in Japanese convenience stores?

During which Japanese historical period did travelers carry dried rice called 'hoshi-ii' as an early form of bento?

Which historic bento era would you visit?