About the author

Eleonora Badellino

She’s a University of Gastronomic Sciences of Pollenzo alumna, who returned to UNISG, after working in America and Asia, to work as part of the team of the Academic Tables project. Faith and love brought her back to Japan, where she’s now living and studying about its incredible culture. Her biggest passions are people, food, and travel. She enjoys sharing her experiences with others who share her curiosity.

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Japanese Korokke

Build a Japanese lunchbox around curry korokke, miso-sesame salad, tsukemono and edamame rice, while learning how foreign influence and everyday tradition meet in yōshoku.

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以 心 伝 心

Tiny box, big message. From cartoon-shaped rice balls to elegant train snacks, Japan’s Obento is more than lunch. It’s love, memory and local pride packed into every bite. Discover how these edible artworks tell stories without saying a word.

If your brain is filled with obscure food facts, historical bites, and culinary debates, welcome home.