# Snack-Storing Watches The 'Bento Watch' is a Piece of Wearable Tech for Those Who Like to Snack By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-03-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bento-watch References: [eater](http://www.eater.com/2016/3/16/11244470/bento-watch) & [kotaku](http://kotaku.com/forget-apple-watch-you-want-bento-watch-1765204412) A Japanese agriculture company recently developed a product called the 'Bento Watch,' which allows consumers to ensue that they always have delicious snacks on hand. While it may lack the high-tech features of a smartwatch, this handy piece of wearable tech still serves a very important purpose. The Bento Watch is a deceptive piece of wearable tech that looks just like an ordinary wristwatch. However, instead of telling time, the watch acts a storage compartment for delicious snacks. In fact, the watch comes pre-loaded with a microscopic, chef-prepared meal that allows for snacking on the go. There is even a pair of [tiny pop-out chopsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-onigiri-purse) to help the wearer keep their hands clean while enjoying the tiny treats. While the Bento Watch is unfortunately not a real product, the humorous device points out the very real demand for products that facilitate [on-the-go snacking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snackventure-box). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **On-the-go Snacking:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop wearable tech that allows for convenient, easy access to snacks while on the move. - **Hidden Storage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create products that have hidden compartments for storing snacks or other essentials. - **Functional Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine fashion and function by designing wearable tech items that serve practical purposes, such as snack storage. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Wearable Tech:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate snack storage compartments into smartwatches or other wearable devices. - **Food Packaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative packaging solutions that allow for convenient snacking on the go. - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design fashionable accessories that incorporate hidden compartments for carrying small items like snacks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gaming Wearable Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-watch.md) - [Pocketable Handheld Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch1.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-gaming-watch.md) - [Integrated Smartwatch Pillbox Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-pillbox.md) - [Medication-Storing Health Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medbot-smartwatch-concept.md) - [Japan-Inspired Wearable Watch Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stasto-stand-stones.md) - [Nap-Detecting Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitness-smartwatches.md) - [Pocket Watch-Inspired Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-pocket-watch.md) - [Retro Gaming Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-invaders-my-play-watch.md)