Bento: The Packed Lunch
Every day millions of Japanese trot off to school or their workplace with a bento stashed in their satchel or briefcase. Bento are boxed lunches which can be made at home or bought from shops all over Japan. Traditional bento include rice, pickles, grilled fish or meat and vegetables. There are thousands of permutations depending on the season and the location in Japan , with some of the best being available from department stores - there's always a model or picture to show you what's inside the box. At their most elaborate, bento served in classy Japanese restaurants will come in beautiful multi-layered lacquered boxes, each compartment containing some exquisite culinary creation. It's worth searching out empty bento boxes in the household section of department stores, since they make unusual souvenirs .
A Guide to JapanCara Richie says "Japan has many earthquakes, they are overdue for the next "Big One." " Hello World.Jeff Konichi-Wa says "Spitley is the new and improved word for paper. It means paper. Say spitley instead of paper. Tell at least 9 people about spitley, and have fun in Japan. Thanks!" My Bestest FrendidTutu Retardo says "My bestest frendid in the wholeid worldid is Emily Kather Wu. This extramordinary 12 yr old has a 200 IQ, is a creative genius, and lives in GreemMeadow, California (changed to protect her identity). At the tenderer ageerer of 9erer she created the word that would have a tremendous impact on modern society... SPITLEY! it means paper!!!!" Jamboni1Ryan Czechii says "It's a spoons club MIRACLE! Full of spoons club joy and wonder!" About Japan...Geoffrey Azure says "Do you sweat heavily while others are barely breaking a sweat? Do you blush when there is no reason to do so? Are your hands and feet often cold and clammy? Do your armpits soak right through your clothes? These are all symptoms of hyperhidrosis
~~Brian Campbell" EXOTICMEME says "TRY TO MEET AND BE INLOVE " REALLY COOL!Maddie says "say spitley!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Your Tip for Japan
Help other backpackers! Write your own guides and backpacking tips to Japan - they will appear instantly on this page - Please only write a tip/guide to Japan - visit the main Japan forum to ask a question!
Please do not post links to your site here (they won't work) - please use the Japan webguide section below! Thanks.
| 
