Beef Sukiyaki Bento (341)
Lately I’ve felt like a chicken running around with both her hands and feet cut off. I have a billion things to do and not enough...
Read MoreOnigiri Bento Box Review (333)
Read my review of a beautiful onigiri bento box made by Hakoya and provided by Bento&Co, a French online bento store operated by a couple living in Kyoto, Japan.
Read MoreThe Last of the Mochiko (Bento 325)
Now that I’ve come up with such a cool post subject, I wish I’d done a Last of the Mohicans themed bento or something. Maybe...
Read MoreShoyu Chicken Bento (146)
Shoyu chicken on furikake rice isn't really new, but since Mr. Pikko helped pack this one, that makes it extra special! Read about the debut of my FFXI radio show!
Read MoreTonkatsu Bento (145)
Fried pork cutlets always make a very easy to pack bento. Though lacking in color, you can complement it well with fresh colorful fruits in another tier.
Read MoreVeggies Bento (142)
Last night’s trick or treating was so much fun! We left work early to take the kids out and it was still pouring rain all the way...
Read MoreHammy Sammy Bento (133)
Ham steak makes a great sandwich and when stored in this special sandwich bento box, air circulation will help it stay fresh until it's time to eat! See what's in the sandwich!
Read MoreFurikake Salmon Salad (130)
My daughter's bento box was the first one I ever used and it's so deep that it's great for salad bentos. See my really odd salmon salad bento and see what's in it.
Read MoreSoot Ball Onigiri Bento
Miyazaki's Spirited Away inspires many bento makers to do those adorable soot balls in food form. Find out how I cut out the eyes and what I put in the middle of these!
Read More3 Bento Day & Store
Today is Admissions Day, the day that Hawaii became the 50th state. It’s also check-ins at UH Manoa which means that starting Monday,...
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My name is Crystal Watanabe and I'm 32 years old, living in Honolulu, Hawaii with my husband and two children. I have an addictive personality and that's a terrible thing when you're into cute bentos. I own over 200 bento boxes and way too many bento accessories!. 