Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Bento boxes originated in Japan, but have become popular across the globe for the ...

Endlessly adaptable, a bento-box lunch comes to the rescue as school begins, Kenji López-Alt writes. Joel Goldberg for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Hadas Smirnoff.Credit... Supported by By J.

Originating from Japan, the bento box has been embraced the world over, and has revolutionised the packed lunch in the process. Designed to transport a single serve meal, traditionally for lunch, it ...