Japanese oval wooden Bento lunch box with 4 fish pattern dividers, NISHIKI

Bentō (弁 当) is a Japanese term for the quick meal or snack contained in a box taken away from home but also a unique and extremely popular way of presenting the dish in Japan. Bentō is commonly referred to as o-bentō, with the prefix “o” being a mark of respect that underscores its importance in Japanese civilization and daily life.