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Creepy Bento

Bento Lunchbox Treats Get Scary

— March 19, 2009 — Lifestyle
Bento lunchbox art, a cultural tradition in Japan, is allowed to be a little strange… but these faces cross the line. These meals are terrifying in a very strange way!

We’ve seen Bento Halloween boxes, Star Wars Bento, and a Homer Simpson face... but these take the realism to a new level. 

Personally, I find the concept creepy because I don’t know why you would want to gouge the rice out of a seemingly human face!
Trend Themes
1. Creepy Bento Art - Opportunities for a niche market in providing creepy bento lunchbox artistry for consumers who seek to stand out on social media with their unusual lunchboxes.
2. Customized Bento Art - Growing demand for customized bento boxes that cater to specific dietary restrictions and preferences, creating opportunities for businesses to provide personalized meal services.
3. Bento Art for Kids - Parents' growing interest in creative ways to encourage healthy eating for their children through fun, visually appealing bento lunchboxes have opened up opportunities for businesses to offer unique, child-friendly designs and templates.
Industry Implications
1. Foodservice - Opportunities for restaurants, foodservice providers, and catering companies to expand their market by offering customized bento boxes in unique designs to cater to the demands of consumers with diverse dietary preferences.
2. Art and Design - Opportunities for artists and designers to showcase their creativity by designing unique and customized bento lunchboxes for customers in need of visually appealing, fun and functional meal organizers for their dietary needs.
3. Parenting - The growing trend of creative and fun bento boxes for kids' meals presents opportunities for businesses to tap into the parenting market and offer services that cater to parents seeking to encourage healthy eating habits for their children while keeping mealtime fun.
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