Some Americans are especially
interested in "character bento." They
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call them charaben, just as we do.
They make charaben with everyday foods.
For
example, they make ham, cheese, and bread into an
animal face. They use carrot slices for eyes and a red
pepper slice for a mouth. Such charaben give children
fun and delight. They also make them fond of
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vegetables.
So the Japanese bento is now winning the stomachs
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and hearts of many Americans. How international will
the Japanese bento become?