JAPAN Style previously posted an article about BENTO, Japanese lunch box.
A home made bento usually has rice and various side dishes.
Anything not so soupy or raw can be in a bento but there are typical foods that everyone likes.
So let me share “the best side dishes for bento” that Oricon collected by 1,000 people online.
#1: Karaage (Japanese style fried chicken)

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#2: Japanese omelet

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#3: Hamburger steak

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#4: Ginger flavored slices of grilled pork

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#5: Meat ball

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Most of them are hearty dishes but it’s understandable because people want stamina for the day.
Another thing! I found a picture of bento that would satisfy anyone in Japan.

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It has omelet and hamburger steaks! Mmm looks good!
Reference: Oricon Groumet
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