Is this considered a bento box?

Question:

I have three round bowls that are 12cm in diameter that can be stacked could these be considered bento boxes or do they have to be actual boxes

Answer:

A Japanese bento is usually in a boxed-shaped container. Containers or bento boxes usually range from disposable mass produced boxes to beautiful hand crafted lacquerware. That said, a bento can be anything that you make it and doesn't have to be traditional boxed shaped container if you only have round containers. Have a look at this link for some great ideas on what to put in your bento
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2010…