# Bento Artistry Creativity Expressed Through the Art of the Japanese Lunch Box By Cowbag | Published 2009-03-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atristry-in-bento-creativity-in-lunch-box-form References: [aibento.net](http://www.aibento.net/2009/02/an-online-bento-evolution/) Pikko at ‘Adventures in [Bento](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-bento) Making’ blows me away. Her attention to detail and thought in each of her [bento boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-big-cake-bento-boxes) is incredible. Her site features the work of the finest bento artists which transform ordinary meals into [incredible edible artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looks-delicious). The box with the sausage ‘squid’ was created for a trip to the zoo, while others are touching (the fish saying I love you). The walrus is the cutest food I have ever seen. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Bento Artistry:** The rise of creative lunchboxes and the potential for new food presentation methods. - **Edible Artistry:** The increased popularity of making food visually appealing for social media, leading to potential innovations in food styling. - **Japanese Cuisine:** The popularity and growing interest in Japanese cuisine and culture, leading to potential opportunities for unique dining experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Hospitality:** Innovations can be made in food presentation methods to enhance the dining experience. - **Social Media:** Increased demand for visually-appealing food could create opportunities for social media influencers to generate content. - **Art and Design:** The artistry and creativity of bento making can be seen as a form of art and may lead to collaborations with artists and designers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chef-Made Bento Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erewhon-1.md) - [Kid-Focused Meal Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b-box.md) - [Portable Vegan Bento Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-bento-box.md) - [Japanese Bento-Inspired Stationery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bento-jot.md) - [All-Inclusive Leakproof Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunch-box1.md) - [Sleek Compartmentalized Lunch Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venn-bento-box.md) - [Meal Preparation Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memobento.md) - [Cross-Cuisine QSR Bento Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-makunouchi-bento.md) - [Convenience-Focused Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunch-bundle.md)