25% Motivation, 100% Adorable: Japanese Housewife's Bento Box Video Goes Viral

A Japanese housewife's creative bento box preparation has captured the attention of social media users. The video, uploaded on March 30th, 2025, shows the meticulous process of creating five identical bento boxes filled with rice, egg omelet, lotus root kinpira, shrimp shumai, chicken nuggets, and asparagus. The author, who describes her motivation level as only 25%, utilizes a combination of homemade and frozen ingredients, emphasizing the visual appeal of the final product. The video's popularity is evident in its 14,800 views and 1,064 likes as of May 26th, 2025. "It's all about the visual appeal," the author explains, highlighting the importance of presentation in her daily routine. The video's success underscores the interest in creative cooking and efficient meal preparation, particularly among busy individuals.

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【会社員主婦のお弁当記録】やる気25％で作る『きんぴらレンコン弁当』に「茶色グラデ！さすが」の声 “瀕死のレンコン“がおかずに変身！「尊敬」のコメントも | LIMO | くらしとお金の経済メディア

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「@next17617」さんがTikTokに投稿した「きんぴらレンコン弁当」をご紹介します。