Bento Art
Earlier this month, this picture was making the rounds of the internet as the latest example of something I’ve been seeing more of: kyaraben or character bento. And if you’ve read this blog at all (as infrequently as I post), it should be no surprise why it caught my attention.
I’m not a super adventurous eater, so I don’t eat Japanese food very often but I have had the occasional bento. However, I have never had anything so elaborate. It seems that character bento started as a way to get Japanese children more interested in their food and has grown into a bona fide art form. I’m not sure why it is that I suddenly seem to be seeing so much more of it, but it is fun to see the variety and creativity of these edible masterpieces.
The Wall-E bento above was created by Anna the Red, whose blog details her amazing bento creations along with other food-related how-tos, such as this Wall-E sandwich.
Cindy said,
January 3, 2009 at 3:54 pm
That is so cute, but the problem I’d have is that I wouldn’t be able to eat it. I’d feel awful chomping down on Eve!