The Story
BENTO CALENDAR 2026 brings Japan’s beloved “bento” culture to your desk. Each month features a different bento menu—January’s osechi, May’s kids’ bento, December’s Christmas bento—showcasing seasonal ingredients and iconic Japanese dishes. Each variant features a different bento theme, complete with its own unique set of dishes and designs. The calendar cards are housed in a pulp-mold box shaped like a bento, and the back of each card lists the full menu.
Only the Masahiro Kasahara variant includes a QR code (printed on the back of each month’s card) that links to recipes supervised by the renowned chef himself, letting you enjoy authentic flavors at home.
Celebrated for its color, balance, and heartfelt care, bento has become popular worldwide. This calendar was created to share that spirit in an approachable, delightful format you can enjoy all year.
| Type | 12-month desk calendar |
|---|---|
| Theme | Bento menus matched to seasonal events (12 varieties) |
| Contents | 12 calendar cards in a bento-shaped pulp-mold case; menu printed on card backs; QR recipes (only on Masahiro Kasahara's variant) |
| Case size | H75 × W135 × D30 mm |
| Card size | H67 × W125 × T2 mm (approx.) |
| Materials |
Calendar: paper (pulp-mold); Case: paper (invercote) All paper used is FSC® certified. |
| Printing/finish | Screen printing |
| Recipe credit | Supervised by Masahiro Kasahara; recipes referenced from Washokuya no Wa-Bento (Shufu no Tomo) |
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
BENTO CALENDAR 2026 brings Japan’s beloved “bento” culture to your desk. Each month features a different bento menu—January’s osechi, May’s kids’ bento, December’s Christmas bento—showcasing seasonal ingredients and iconic Japanese dishes. Each variant features a different bento theme, complete with its own unique set of dishes and designs. The calendar cards are housed in a pulp-mold box shaped like a bento, and the back of each card lists the full menu.
Only the Masahiro Kasahara variant includes a QR code (printed on the back of each month’s card) that links to recipes supervised by the renowned chef himself, letting you enjoy authentic flavors at home.
Celebrated for its color, balance, and heartfelt care, bento has become popular worldwide. This calendar was created to share that spirit in an approachable, delightful format you can enjoy all year.
| Type | 12-month desk calendar |
|---|---|
| Theme | Bento menus matched to seasonal events (12 varieties) |
| Contents | 12 calendar cards in a bento-shaped pulp-mold case; menu printed on card backs; QR recipes (only on Masahiro Kasahara's variant) |
| Case size | H75 × W135 × D30 mm |
| Card size | H67 × W125 × T2 mm (approx.) |
| Materials |
Calendar: paper (pulp-mold); Case: paper (invercote) All paper used is FSC® certified. |
| Printing/finish | Screen printing |
| Recipe credit | Supervised by Masahiro Kasahara; recipes referenced from Washokuya no Wa-Bento (Shufu no Tomo) |
