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Originally Posted by Columbine
I don't often see everyday bento boxes I like online. They tend to either be too cutesy for my taste or too expensive. I got mine in Kyoto...somewhere near nishiki market I think. I wouldn't say it's the best; I'd prefer something with a proper clip-down lid, but it does the job well enough and hold a decent sized lunch.
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I`d say that "bento" has become one of those normal everyday things that has become somehow romanticized...
The "bento" that is popularized in the west is the stuff for little kids. All the cutesy decorations, the little design foods, etc. It`s stuff that is pretty much limited to the 3 ~ 6 set, and special occasions like elementary school picnics. Once the kids get past the age where you are relying on the attractiveness of the food to tempt them to eat it, preparation is more utilitarian... As are the boxes themselves.
Zojirushi,
Tiger, and
Thermos tend to have some nice boxes. Probably not "bento" enough for some, but that certainly work wonderfully for 弁当.