Tokyo's Bento Box Queen: A Social Media Star's Simple Recipes Win Hearts

A Japanese cooking enthusiast shares her daily bento box creations on social media, gaining a following for her simple yet visually appealing recipes. Mii, whose online handle is mii_cookinglog, recently posted a video demonstrating the preparation of a bento box featuring grilled eggplant and chicken, tamagoyaki, kinpira, takuan, and mixed rice. "I started cooking when I moved to Tokyo," says Mii, "and making my own lunch has become a rewarding experience." Her videos, often short and to-the-point, have garnered thousands of views, showcasing the growing popularity of home-cooked meals and bento box culture in Japan. The simplicity of her recipes and the aesthetic appeal of her bento boxes make her content widely relatable and engaging. Mii's dedication to documenting her cooking journey inspires others to embrace home cooking and creative meal preparation.

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日本が世界に誇る「bento」。SNS上でも手作り弁当について書かれた投稿が時に注目を集めます。今回は「@mii_cookinglog」さんがTikTokに投稿した「ナスとささみのさっぱり焼き弁当」をご紹介します。