Chara ben

In Japan, Bento (home, or restaurant-packed meal / lunch box) is everywhere: train stations, schools, offices, in the park, and in people's hearts. (yes!)

The typical home made Bento consists of rice, fish or meat, and some cooked veggies on the side.   

But I've noticed that it's not typical anymore. It is Old Fashion.

Now, those "cute soccer moms who always dresses well and puts on make up" wakes up very early to spend considerable amount of time and energy producing appealing boxed lunch for their children. And they don't call it Bento, it's now called "CHARA (character)BEN (to)"

Chara ben is decorated to look like people, animals, or super hero characters.

It looks good, but I hope they wash their hands well when they cut cheese and seaweeds.