Kyaraben
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.[1] Japanese homemakers often spend time devising their families meals [1] 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.[2]
See also
References
- ^ Super Sied (2008-05-10). "Kyaraben: Japanese Character Lunch Boxes". Weird Asia News. Retrieved 2008-10-07.
- ^ Itoh, Makiko (2009-07-10). "The 3rd Sanrio Charaben (Kyaraben) Contest Winners are Announced". Just Bento. Retrieved 2009-09-18.
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