The Kawaii Bento* Club

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* Kawaii Bento = Cute meal in a box

Top Kawaii Bento Club Pages

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  Cute Food - The Adorable, Edible Art Of Kawaii Cooking

  Moms in Japan have taken cute to the kitchen and now you can too with the pop culture phenomenon of kawaii cooking. The trend is catching on with families in America and adorable characters (kyaraben) are peeking out of lunch boxes everywhere, replac...

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  No Plastic! Eco-Friendly Lunch Boxes & Food Containers

  The concern and confusion about the safety of plastic food containers has left many people wondering what alternatives there are available to safely carry their lunches to school and work. Waste-free, plastic-free lunch containers are non toxic, reu...

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  Kawaii Bento Box Starter Kits

  Buying bento gear can be loads of fun, but if you're just jumping on the bento wagon and need some supplies to get started you'll probably need a list of the basic essentials so you don't break the bank on your first shopping spree. There are oodles...

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  Look Mom, No Crust! DIY Pocket Sandwiches

  Picky eaters unite! Sandwiches without crusts are now easier than ever to make with all the cool new cutters and molds that are available. It only takes seconds to cut and seal your own pocket sandwiches! No more spending big bucks on those prepackag...

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  Bento Food Colors & Dyes

  Some bento designs require a little extra color to make them look just right. If you've added all the natural ingredients you can possibly stuff into your bento box and it still needs more, you can add a pop of color with food dyes. It's easy to col...

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  How To Make Cute Faces On Bento & Onigiri

  If you've seen photos of those adorable Japanese bento lunches you've probably wondered how they make those cute faces on the food. It's easier than you may think with the help of a few simple tools! So easy in fact, that you may decide to give these...

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  Kid's Bento Boxes

  Bento boxes come is so many fun designs for kids. This page will feature a large selection of kids character bento boxes. Children will surely fall in love with these boxes which feature their favorite characters. Cute food deserves a cute box! The ...

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  Furoshiki Japanese Wrapping Cloth

  The furoshiki is a large piece of cloth used to wrap bento boxes. Of course that is not it's only purpose. This Wrapping cloth is also used as a shopping bag, gift wrapper and all around tote. The Fursohiki is versatile because of it's simplicity. Wh...

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  Bento Boxes

  Bento lunch box sets including cute Hello Kitty and sophisticated designs for kids & adults. These exotic food containers can be elegant or fun. find where to buy bento boxes for sale; get Japanese bento box recipes; cute Ideas for how to make Kawaii...

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  Bento Party Recipes: Candy Sushi & Onigiri Cupcakes

  These cute little balls of whimsy look like onigiri, but they have a sweet side and are really made of cake! They are the perfect addition to your kawaii party plans and look just like balls of rice. You can add onigiri cupcakes to mini bento boxes ...

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  Top Ten Bento Gadgets and Tools

  Ever since reading more over at The Kawaii Bento Club - the ideas created over there are spectacular - I've thought about making bento here at home too. As I browsed different pages about bento that included recipes, videos and tons of ideas it becam...

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  Hello Kitty Bento Box and Kit

  Get ideas to make cute Hello Kitty bento box! Prepare cute Hello Kitty bento in your kid's lunch box! Do you want to make a cute Hello Kitty bento but still don't get any idea how to make one? Scroll down this lens and find cute-cool ideas to make a...

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  Cute Bento Decorating with Nori

  Sheets of dried seaweed, called Nori, are a staple in the art of kawaii bento making. Nori is usually green-black in appearance and is most commonly found wrapped around sushi. Cute bento boxes often contain foods decorated with nori. Here are some ...

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  My Neighbor Totoro Bento Boxes & Lunch Accessories

  Who doesn't love Studio Ghibli's classic 1988 animated film My Neighbor Totoro (Tonari no Totoro)? Now you can experience the joy of adorable Totoro characters every time you eat lunch! Look ahead for Totoro bento boxes to carry your food, chopsticks...

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  Easter Recipes

  Really? Bento boxes for Easter? That's right! Easter is the perfect time for creating adorable bento boxes that children of all ages, all over the world can enjoy! Filled with both savory and sweet treats, bento boxes for Easter are a great choice!...

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  Cohorts In Cuteness - My Favorite Bento Blogs

  When I first started noticing pictures of cute bento lunches popping up online, I became intrigued and wanted to learn more about the adorable mom-made Japanese meals in a box. It was all a bit overwhelming for this American mom who has a hard time b...

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  Bento Summer School - Week 1

  Welcome to Bento Summer School! For our first official bento class in this weekly series, we'll be learning some basic bento recipes that don't require any unfamiliar ingredients or special tools to prepare. The best part is that these recipes can be...

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  Kawaii Bento Books

  Do you need some recipes to creating cute, Japanese bento lunches for you or your kids? There are actually several kawaii bento books that have been published in the United States with easy to follow recipes and familiar ingredients. If you are new t...

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  What is Nori and Where to Buy Nori Seaweed Sheets?

  Seaweed (or nori) is used frequently to roll sushi (it's the black/green stuff usually on the outside). However, nori has many other uses. It can be used in salads, or used to help make cute kids bento boxes Nori has many health and dietary benefits ...

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  Toadstools & Snails Bento Box

  It's no secret that I adore red and white toadstools and I've been wanting to add them to a bento box design for a while now, so this meal is "fairy food"! The main ingredient, mini meatloaf, was inspired by the muffin tin meal recipes that have bec...

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  Super Mario Brothers Bento Boxes

  Whether you're looking for inspiration from full-blown Super Mario Brother's bento lunch masterpieces like the one in this picture, or just some simple Mario, Luigi or Princess Peach / Toadstool (depending on your generation) themed lunch boxes or be...

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  Growing Sprouts & Microgreens For Bento

  My family loves fresh greens and they make such a healthy addition to our bento box lunches, but microgreens can be very expensive to buy at the grocery store, so I've decided to grow my own in my kitchen. Now we can enjoy fresh, crispy, organic vegg...

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  I Love Robots! Kawaii Bento Contest

  It's time to unleash your creativity for a whimsical bento challenge in The Kawaii Bento Club's first ever bento design contest! You may need to consult your kids for ideas or better yet, ask them to join the fun because the contest theme is so radi...

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  Bento Egg Molds

  I just recently learned about Bento Boxes and even though I have yet to create an Official Bento Boxed Lunch I am amazed at the entire concept. I recently wrote a page on Bento Boxes and during my research I came across the Bento Egg Molds and though...

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  Onigiri Rice Ball Molds

  Cook an Onigiri Rice Ball with me using my brand new onigiri rice ball molds. I was first introduced to these little balls of wonder while watching the anime Naruto and Inyuasha with my boys. I googled the recipe and found a number of different ways...

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  My Favorite Vivo Bento Boxes

  Thanks for stopping by the page I made for The Kawaii Bento Club! I am new to the world of Bento but am jumping on the bandwagon with a new Vivo Bento Box. I picked Vivo because I love their amazing colors and multiple compartments. I can wait to se...

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  Sesame Street Themed Bento Boxes

  Oscar the Grouch is definitely one of my favorite characters on Sesame Street. He lives in a garbage can and is pretty grumpy most of the time. I thought maybe surrounding Oscar with some yummy fresh veggies might improve his mood, but no such luck. ...

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  Kawaii Bento Shirts

  A huge collection of really cute Kawaii Bento and Kawaii food shirts for you to fall in love with. As you probably already know Kawaii means cute in Japanese and cool Kawaii t-shirts are being worn by everyone! Each of the Kawaii shirt designs pict...

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  Eww, I Got Cooties In My Bento Box!

  There are days when you want to surprise your kids with something special in their lunchbox. Whether it's the first day of school, a birthday or someone justs needs a little cheering up, a themed bento box meal can be a fun way to say I love you. Be...

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  Bento Summer School - Week 3

  Welcome to Bento Summer School - Week 3! For the past two weeks we've talked about introducing new foods slowly to your kids as you start your bento adventure together. This week's theme is color! I'm not talking about little plastic bottles filled ...

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  Garden Of Whimsy

  Welcome to my magical rainbow garden where nothing is as it seems. You see, this garden is enchanted and grows in a mixed-up, sort of way. As you pass through the garden gate, you'll notice that the carrots are not orange, but purple. The corn is tic...

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  Kawaii (Cute) Bento Party Supplies

  What better way to introduce your friends to the art of bento than to host a party or if you're looking for a unique party theme for someone who loves cute food, Asian cuisine, sushi, kawaii or cooking, a bento party might be the way to go. You'll f...

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  Laptop Lunchboxes

  Parents and children everywhere are excited about these cool lunchboxes. They are a big hit with my kids anyway. Laptop Lunches are American-style bento boxes designed to help families pack nutritious, environment-friendly lunches for school, work, a...

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  The cutest Animal Bento Boxes

  It's almost a cuteness overload. Bentos are incredibly cute by itself, but if that isn't enough already, most bento boxes are almost as adorable as their yummy content. Animals are used as a really common and popular design for bento boxes. Many boxe...

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  Dessert Bento Box

  Bento, meaning 'boxed meal', is often combined with the art of food presentation - making it look as good as it tastes! From adorable miniature animal and character-shaped foods, to beautifully decorated bento boxes where the food is neatly presented...

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  Grateful Dead Dancing Bear Bento Lunch

  Here is my entry for The Kawaii Bento Club's "Rock My Bento" Contest. I chose the Grateful Dead because I enjoy their music and I thought their iconic Dancing Bear would look great on a bento. Atop a vegetarian BLT, this dancing bear is made from c...

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  Rock My Bento Contest

  Welcome to The Kawaii Bento Club's summer challenge! School's out and it's time to party, so crank up the music and break out your bento gear for a design contest that will rock your chopsticks off! Get inspired by your favorite band, song or album ...

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  Bento Summer School - Week 2

  This week we are going to focus on kid-friendly finger foods. Again, the idea is to add a few new foods each week rather than send your kid into culture shock by packing a complete Japanese meal in their lunchbox at the beginning of their bento exper...

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  How to Photograph your Bento Boxes

  If you have ever tried to photograph your bento lunch you know it can be a little tricky. Most of us aren't using an expensive Digital SLR camera and professional lighting, so here are a few tips to help you get past some common photography challenge...

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  Making a Cute and Speedy Bento Lunch

  When people look at my cute or kawaii bento lunches they always ask "how long did that take you?" While it is true that a really detailed charaben (character bento) may take several hours, it is possible to make a cute lunch in a reasonable amount of...

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  Bento Summer School

  Join the Kawaii Bento Club and some of your favorite bento blogs for an online course in kawaii (cute) bento this summer. The online classes will include weekly lessons and challenges so you'll be ready to pack fun-filled, nutritious, eco-friendly, b...

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  The Kawaii Bento Club On Squidoo

  The Kawaii Bento Club is a brand new venture between Squidoo HQ and ClubLeader, Briton (aka: enslavedbyfaeries). As one of the very first SquidClubs, ever, we are happy to introduce the special "front door" lensbuilder and headquarters. These themed ...

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  Learning About Bento

  Thanks for stopping by the page I made for The Kawaii Bento Club! I'll have to admit, until about 2 or 3 weeks ago, I had never heard of Bento, now I am very intrigued. I have two very picky eaters. I try to feed them nutritiously, but it gets very ...

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  How To Make A Kawaii Bento Page On Squidoo

  This page was specifically designed the for new members of The Kawaii Bento Club as an introduction to Squidoo and to walk you through the process of building your first lens. Don't worry, it's easier than it sounds! I'll teach you how to get started...

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  Kawaii Bento Inspiration Index

  So, you're either lost or you landed here because you were searching for cute ways to liven up lunchtime! Whatever the reason, I'm glad you stopped by because I have so many things that I want to share with you. You see, I've become totally obsessed ...

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  Bento Journals & Recipe Binders

  A bento binder is a great way to store all of your favorite recipes, patterns and stencils, so they'll be easy to find when you need them. You can even add journal entries, drawings, sketches and ideas for future bento designs. Save clippings and art...

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  Turn Leftover Easter Eggs into Kawaii Bento Eggs

  According to multiple resources, hard boiled eggs in their shells will keep in the fridge between 4 and 7 days! And that's great news for bento makers! Here's how can you convert your colorfully decorated eggs into bento friendly fare before they r...

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  Kawaii Bento Club Members

  This is an ever-growing list of bento designers, bloggers, and supply shop owners in the Kawaii Bento Club! Because we are just getting started, there is still plenty of time to join as a charter member and be included in our top 100 list. Everyone i...

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  "How to make Bento" brought to you by Bento Box Blog

  This is the Bento Box Lens. Please visit the main bento box blog here! Bento box blog Below is the feature! Don't worry, you can always come back and visit Bento box blog afterwards!...

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  ECOlunchbox Blue Water Bento Competition

  Don't let your lunch trash the planet! The Kawaii Bento Club, ECOlunchboxes and thoughtful lunchers unite to help save our oceans! Waste-free, plastic-free lunches are healthy for people and the planet, so we're making eco-friendly choices together t...

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  The Kawaii Pages | Bento Directory - Are You Listed?

  As a member of The Kawaii Bento Club, you have the opportunity to write online pages (lenses) within Squidoo.com using a specially designed, bento themed template. These pages are like online flyers that can include articles, recipes, product reviews...

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  **Diary of A Starving Bento Artist** by Chef Big Sis

  Hola! My name is Julizza M. a.k.a. Chef Big Sis! Buenvenidos to my page! I love that art can take the form of anything! I am an aspiring artist with the newfound love of bento! And this is my diary of my wonderful, creative, affordable, and just pla...

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  Doctor Who K-9 Robot Bento

  Thanks for stopping by the page I made for The Kawaii Bento Club's Robot themed contest! This is Miloko's entry for the Robot Love bento contest. K-9's latest residence is with Sarah Jane in the Sarah Jane Adventures series. Until recently, K-9 had...

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  Bendy Arms Bento Robot

  Hi, I'm Asfora from Bento Box Blog Here is my entry for the Robot Competition in the Kawaii Bento Club! See below for the ingredients! ...

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  Bento Summer School - Week 4

  Week 4 Update: Unfortunately, Monday's usual bento lesson will be delayed a bit due to technical difficulties with my PC hard drive. I'll try to get it up asap. In the meantime, catch up on homework and keep posting your latest bento boxes and recip...

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  Bento Summer School - Week 6

  Now that we've learned some bento basics, it's time to turn the cute factor up a notch and practice adding facial expressions and character to our bento foods. Last week, Susan Yuen shared some of her tips for making adorable sandwiches and bread be...

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  Inbento.Co delivers Bento Boxes from Japan

  Thanks for stopping by the page I made for The Kawaii Bento Club! Kawaii bentos must be kawaii on the inside and on the outside! We will take care of the outside part! Shop now for Made in Japan stylish bentos!...

Meet Your Club Leader

Briton! Adventurous mom to two spirited girls who love to eat and play. An appreciation for cute + healthy food led to her passion for bento.