Have you seen photos of kyara-ben (short for “Character Bento”)? They are lunchboxes packed with homemade food decorated to look like animals and anime characters. When I moved to Japan with my 3-year-old and saw these pieces of art, I was impressed...
Approximately 45,000 children in Japan are separated from their biological parents and in need of a home. Many have suffered abuse or were in poverty. The government estimates 80% of these children reside in institutional facilities for orphans...
Sumie Nakaya
Aya Mishina