Japanese Bento Style Lunchboxes

Kotobuki 280-129 2-Tiered Bento Box, Panda Face

Amazon Price: $10.99 (as of 05/27/2012)

# Two-tiered bento box with panda bear-shaped face--great for the young and young-at-heart
# Perfectly sized for bringing lunch to school or to the office
# Includes two stacked compartments stacked separated by fitted plastic lid--great for separating two different dishes
# Made of food-safe plastic; includes elastic band for secure transport
# Top and bottom compartments dishwasher and microwave safe

501 Bento Lunches: 501 Unique Recipes for Brilliant Bento

by: Korero Books

Amazon Price: $92.83 (as of 05/27/2012)

Roughly organized by theme-art, cute, colorful, traditional, stylish, holidays-contributors provide plenty of ideas for vibrant, healthy lunches. After a brief overview of basics from Dye-quick assembly, packing for maximum efficiency-the volume sets some high standards with showpieces featuring edible geese made out of mushrooms and a whimsical green eggs-and-ham meal, before moving to more traditional fare incorporating sushi, teriyaki chicken and yakitori. Menus stretch beyond the Pacific rim, with easy-to-assemble staples like beef stew and, for younger diners, sandwiches in the shape of scowls or grins. Some empty-the-fridge scavenger hunts (wraps, taco kits) can feel like little more than repackaged leftovers, and some impractical suggestions (french fries, eggs or pancakes, arcane ingredients) prove misleading. Still, these are the exceptions to the rule, which includes practical instructions, emphasizes assembly rather than preparation, and employs a wide range of kitchen tools. Those well-versed in Japanese cuisine and who own lots of culinary doodads will benefit most; novice cooks looking for simple, whimsical school lunches will likely be overwhelmed.

Soy Sauce Container -15 pcs in a Bag.

Amazon Price: $0.99 (as of 05/27/2012)

# Small sauce containers for lunches
# Screw tops
# About 15 per bag
# Shaped in animal shapes!

Zojirushi SL-JAE14 Mr. Bento Stainless Steel Lunch Jar

Amazon Price: $43.99 (as of 05/27/2012)

* Round jar with 4 food bowls for hot or cold lunch storage
* Vacuum-insulated stainless-steel construction keeps food warm
* Microwaveable bowls measure 15.2, 10.1, 9.5, and 6.8 ounces
* Easy-to-clean container washes quickly
* Includes convenient carrying bag for transport

Kawaii Bento Boxes: Cute and Convenient Japanese Meals on the Go

by: Joie Staff

Amazon Price: $233.22 (as of 05/27/2012)

Kawaii Bento Boxes offers dozens of recipes and menus. For each box, the authors include detailed instructions for cooking, seasoning, decorating and assembling the components as well as an icon indicating how long it will take to prepare. The meals are not just easy to make, they are tasty, nutritious and economical, with each portion carefully calculated so that there are no leftovers. There are also suggestions for the right container for each meal. Most of the ingredients used are familiar and available to American cooks. Here are whimsical creations like soccer balls and animal faces made from shaped rice, tulips cut from dyed hardboiled eggs, hearts and stars carved out of vegetables, and much more. Perfect for parents looking to liven up their children's school lunches or park snacks, or for busy people who want to fix a quick and cheerful meal to take to work.

Laptop Lunch B630 Bento System 2.0, Passion Pink

Amazon Price: (as of 05/27/2012)

The pink passion bento system 2.0 is ideal for families who embrace the bento concept for its function and sustainable style, but value the insulation and appeal of the traditional lunchbox. This brand new bento system 2.0 is ideal for work, school, and travel. The insulated carrying case keeps foods fresh, and the sturdy containers prevent squishing. Don't leave home without it! It includes the laptop lunches bento 2.0 with a pink outer container and inner containers in magenta, all-stainless utensils, a pink insulated carrying case, a water bottle, and one copy of the laptop lunch user's guide. Plastic containers (not lids) are microwave safe; dishwasher safe-top rack only.

Authentic Iwako Erasers Japanese Puzzle Erasers, 8 New Hamsters. Includes 1 Free Authentic Iwako Oval Gift / Cute Collector's Box / Snack or Small Bento Box (Color Varies, Sent Randomly)

Amazon Price: $8.25 (as of 05/27/2012)

* Erasers
* Party Favors
* Eco-friendly
* Educational
* Fun and Cute

I know they are not boxes, but they ARE Japanese and oh sooo cute!

Kotobuki 2-Tiered Bento Box, Woodgrain/Cherry (Sakura) Blossom

Amazon Price: $33.00 (as of 05/27/2012)

What a lovely cherry blossom design. I can picture it full of earrings, rings, necklaces in the small compartments.

Kotobuki 2-Tiered Bento Box, Pink Fashion Cat

Amazon Price: $20.99 (as of 05/27/2012)

What fun!

Sushi Gift Kit With Sushi Book - Unique Japanese Food Gift Basket

Amazon Price: $99.99 (as of 05/27/2012)

For anyone with a yen for Japanese food.