A Japanese franchise known for its "bento" boxed lunches has apologized after it posted an April Fool's joke saying it would no longer sell rice at its chains across the country. Hokka Hokka Tei ...

The joke is ‘not funny’ and in bad taste, given how rice shortages are a big concern in Japan, its unhappy critics say.

My goal is to help you become a bento evangelist, too. I am thrilled to share my bento recipes and stories. You’ll be able to make them and explain the recipes in English. Do not forget to mix ...

Meanwhile, the kyaraben (character bento) flourished, with parents sculpting rice and vegetables into cartoon figures — food transformed into art, play, and love. IV. The Golden Seams ...

Rice balls with corn have a summery flair ... She spent two years studying baking in Paris and began making bento around 2016 during her seven-year stay in India. She returned to Japan in 2020 ...

Start by washing your hands, as you'll be handling food. First make your sushi rice by mixing in vinegar, a pinch of salt and a pinch of sugar. TOP TIP: The stickier the rice, the better so sushi ...

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A Japanese bento chain has apologised after its “no more rice” April Fool’s prank triggered public anger. Takeaway rice bowl chain Hokka Hokka Tei admitted that it “showed a lack of ...