Charaben(Kyaraben)

by Re-L Fri Mar 15, 2013 3:45 am

Kyaraben or charaben ( キャラ弁 )
, a shortened form of character bento ( キャラクター弁当 kyarakutā bentō ) , is a style of elaborately arranged bento which features food decorated to look like people, characters from popular media, animals, and plants.

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Japanese homemakers often spend time devising their families' meals,
including their boxed lunches.
Originally, a decorated bento was intended to interest children in their food and to encourage a wider range of eating habits. It has now evolved to the point where national contests are held.

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