As a longtime bento box lunch maker, I swear by this Umami Bento Lunch Box ($27, originally $40) because its multiple sections remind me to pack fruits and veggies in addition to a main meal.

Back-to-school shopping? You should know Bento Boxes are the new lunch boxes. Take a look at these kid-approved, mom-vetted Bento brands — from Bentgo to Caraway, OmieBox, and more.

Best for big lunches: Monbento original bento box, £37.90 Best accessorised bento box: Umami premium bento box, £33.54 Best ...

Bento boxes date back to Japan’s Edo Period (1603-1868), when travelers would pack rice balls into bamboo pouches carried around the waist, according to Emiko Davies, writing in “Gohan,” her ...

Or you could break out of your rut and pack one of these 38 bento box lunch ideas, all of which happen to be work- (and school-) approved. A quick primer on the bento: It’s a Japanese style of ...

Ahead of back-to-school season, here are some lunch boxes, bento boxes and lunch containers to help keep your child’s food safe and cold. IE 11 is not supported.

Bento boxes are a fun and convenient way to get kids to enjoy their lunch. These traditional Japanese lunchboxes have ...

Tips from food writers and FT staff show bringing your own doesn’t have to mean limp lettuce and bland microwaved meals ...