Japanese Bento Box (Ekiben) intro

Introducing the Bento Box, a tasty and uniquely Japanese take away meal, ideally enjoyed on a comfortable shinkansen 'bullet train' Bento boxes in the way we know them today really didn't become popular until the Meiji era (late 19th, early 20th century) when they started appearing at railway stations. Bento are also a common sight at schools where pupils enjoy meticulously prepared and nutritiously balanced meals-in-a-box. Interested in a fun and immersive family trip to Japan, no hassle, nothing to worry about, nothing to plan or do? http://bit.ly/JapanwithMJ