Japan Society Bento Box Entry
Posted on
March 30, 2010 by
Debra
Today’s bento is my entry to the “Virtual Bento Box Battle”! The inspiration for my bento is “Japanese Icons” Can you spot them?
Here are the icons for this bento:
1) A traditional and iconic food is nishime (shirataki noodles, mushrooms, konbu, carrots,egg).
2) Temari balls (radish and mushroom cap)
3) Koi keeping, and this little guy is symbolized with the “Tancho Kohaku” an icon of the koi world with it’s resemblance to the “Hinomaru”, Japan’s flag. (rice and umeboshi)
4) The koi also symbolizes strength, courage and the ability to attain high goals. (musubi, egg whites, radish)
This koi is swimming against a strong current, pushing past the all obstacles, even ignoring his cute temari ball!
But…I have some outstanding competition… here are some other entries that have been posted thus far. 
Not only is the Japan Society sponsoring this bento contest but they are hosting a day long event! It sounds like fun and I wish I could be there to take in some of the events.
Hey, if I don’t win… I can re-use this bento for “Boy’s Day” on May 5th!
Oh I love the koi!!!! So impressive! The judges must be having such a hard time
. And the magewappa is just the perfect box for this work of art…well done debra!
Wow, I can just about see the scales on your lifelike koi! You are getting expert at the rice molding. Exceptionally lovely and iconic. Wonderful entry!
Gorgeous bento and what a fantastic entry!!! The koi is absolutely stunning and life like!
Debra, so brilliant! Yes, this will be perfect for ‘Kodomo no hi’. Will this be next month BOMB Challenge hehehe …
Beautifully create in your magewappa box. All the best for the entry!
Terrific! I showed this Koi to my friend and she thinks it’s brill as well !
Good luck for the battle! 
Gorgeous entry. I spotted the koi on flickr, but had to read up on your post to identify the other ones. All the best for the battle.
Oh my, I’ve seen some really good entries for the battle before but this one definitely beats all! W.o.w.!
spectacular entry! the fish is perfectly formed, and the inclusion of the mushroom, radish, and flowing asparagus is genius. good luck debra!
Outstanding! You are very talented and creative! Good luck!
wow, this is great! The koi is very impressive, and I love nishime! *craving*
Thank you everyone for your kind and supportive comments. Good luck to all the Bento Battle contestants!
Just incredible, a bento done with great creativity, inspiration and skill! I loved reading about all the details of this magical creation!
I waz close!, I have a Koi on me peg leg !!.,OH i found something really COOL in da mail can’t wait 2 use !!! YAY !!…(;-DX …btw, hope you WIN !!!..=’|'=
Thanks MAOUTAKE!
Just love the whole theme of your bento! Especially like the way you make the strong current where the Koi has to fight through. Wish you all the best in your entry!
Thank you!