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Discover various recipes that are perfect for packing in your obento, also known as bento, for the office, school, or any outdoor activity! Try Onigiri, Tamagoyaki, or Soboro!

Tamago sando served on a plate.

Japanese Tamago Sando with Whole Egg

Soboro obento.

Soboro Obento (Japanese Bento Box Recipes)

Furikake onigiri served on a plate.

Furikake Rice Balls (Japanese Rice Seasoning Onigiri)

Egg onigiri with nitamago.

Egg Onigiri with Flavorful Nitamago Filling

12 Vegetarian onigiri fillings.

24 Easy Vegetarian Onigiri Fillings for Bento and Beyond

onigiri fillings.

16 Must-Try Onigiri Fillings (Classic & Unique Ideas!)

two okaka onigiri rice balls on a plate.

Okaka Onigiri (Bonito Flake-Filled Rice Balls)

two ume onigiri on a plate with two slices of takuan.

Umeboshi Onigiri (Pickled Plum Filling)

two tuna mayo onigiri on a plate.

Creamy Tuna Mayo Onigiri (With Video!)

6 onigiri with nori seaweed on a plate

6 Popular Onigiri Recipes and How to Make Them!

2 salmon onigiri rice balls on a white plate.

Easy Grilled Salmon Onigiri Recipe (With Video!)

two kombu onigiri rice balls.

Kombu Onigiri (Seasoned Kelp Rice Ball)

Tarako onigiri served on a plate.

Tarako Onigiri (Japanese Cod Roe Rice Ball)

12 onigiri collage.

17 Easy Onigiri Recipes (No Nori Seaweed!)

4 vegetable dishes.

21 Simple Japanese Vegetable Dishes To Make at Home

3 different onigirazu.

Easy Onigirazu Recipes (Tuna, Vegetarian & Vegan Options!)

4 yaki onigiri on a plate

Grilled Rice Balls with Cheese

切り分けられた海苔入り卵焼き

Tamagoyaki with Nori (Japnaese Rolled Omelet)

ツナとネギ入りアレンジ卵焼き

Tamagoyaki with Tuna (Japanese Rolled Omelet)

Juri wearing denim kimono and holding bento box.

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Chilled Somen Noodles with Boiled Okra

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Summer Vegetable Miso Soup

sauteed Japanese eggplant served on a plate.

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