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TOKYO -- The prices of Japan's famed train station bentos have risen steeply in recent years on inflationary pressure as well as the trend toward selling value-added products. [1]

AKITA, Japan -- A consortium of Japanese companies that make bento boxed meals offered at train stations has seen a surprising rush of demand halfway around the world in Switzerland. [2]

BENTOTA, Sri Lanka -- Once home to the late Geoffrey Bawa, Sri Lanka's most celebrated architect, the small coastal town of Bentota, 86 kilometers south of Colombo, is now one of the island's top art and design destinations. [3]

OSAKA -- The Japanese operator of bento chain Hokka-Hokka Tei plans to start selling frozen boxed meals through retailers as early as 2025 for around 250 yen ($1.75), looking to tap growing demand among busy working families. [4]

Jump to Main Content Jump to Main Content Start Start Start Yle app Yle Arenan Tell us Search search Meny We collect weather data... (translated from sv) [5]

Neymar was left out of the latest Brazil squad named by coach Carlo Ancelotti on Monday (March 16, 2026) for this month's friendlies, as the five-time world champions continue their preparations for the 2026 World Cup. [6]

StartupsHong Kong food tech startup challenges Japanese bento market Former Sony chip designer tries to make changes in lunch via tech Hong Kong startup Kamakura Foods’ founding CEO, Jason Chen (center), executive chef Manabu Oikawa (left) and head o... [8]

TOKYO -- Bento, a Japanese compact meal packed in a box, is gaining global popularity. Bento-making classes are attracting tourists visiting Japan from abroad, who are even attending them as the main purpose of their visit. [9]

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[1] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2026-02-26 · 85% match

Japan's train station bento prices rise as menus go upscale

TOKYO -- The prices of Japan's famed train station bentos have risen steeply in recent years on inflationary pressure as well as the trend toward selling value-added products.

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-05-06 · 85% match

Japan's train station bentos find stunning success in Switzerland

AKITA, Japan -- A consortium of Japanese companies that make bento boxed meals offered at train stations has seen a surprising rush of demand halfway around the world in Switzerland.

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-06-21 · 65% match

How Bentota became Sri Lanka's art and design heartland

BENTOTA, Sri Lanka -- Once home to the late Geoffrey Bawa, Sri Lanka's most celebrated architect, the small coastal town of Bentota, 86 kilometers south of Colombo, is now one of the island's top art and design destinations.

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2024-10-01 · 85% match

Japanese bento chain to start selling frozen meals for under $2

OSAKA -- The Japanese operator of bento chain Hokka-Hokka Tei plans to start selling frozen boxed meals through retailers as early as 2025 for around 250 yen ($1.75), looking to tap growing demand among busy working families.

[5] FI yle.fi · 2026-03-24 · 34% match translated from sv

Lovisa

Jump to Main Content Jump to Main Content Start Start Start Yle app Yle Arenan Tell us Search search Meny We collect weather data...

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[6] MM www.thehindu.com · 2026-03-17 · 34% match

Neymar left out of Brazil squad for World Cup warm-ups

Neymar was left out of the latest Brazil squad named by coach Carlo Ancelotti on Monday (March 16, 2026) for this month's friendlies, as the five-time world champions continue their preparations for the 2026 World Cup.

[7] FI yle.fi · 2026-03-03 · 31% match translated from et

Giella

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[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2023-11-16 · 75% match

Hong Kong food tech startup challenges Japanese bento market

StartupsHong Kong food tech startup challenges Japanese bento market Former Sony chip designer tries to make changes in lunch via tech Hong Kong startup Kamakura Foods’ founding CEO, Jason Chen (center), executive chef Manabu Oikawa (left) and head o

[9] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2024-03-02 · 75% match

Bento food tourism lures visitors to Japan

TOKYO -- Bento, a Japanese compact meal packed in a box, is gaining global popularity. Bento-making classes are attracting tourists visiting Japan from abroad, who are even attending them as the main purpose of their visit.

[10] FI yle.fi · 2017-01-17 · 37% match translated from sv

Oskari Mörö: Utan mod och risker når man ingenting

Athletics juniors have slowly but surely begun to flock around Oskari Mörö, which in recent years has seen great success in 400 metres of hedge. Oskari Mörö visited Finland for the first time.

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