I'm Biggie: avid cook, speedy lunch packer, mom & former expat fluent in Japanese. 
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If you’re not in the market for gear but would like to support Lunch in a Box, please tell your friends about this blog!
When you shop at the stores below, starting here will support this blog at no increased cost to you.
Browse Biggie’s lunch-packing picks at Amazon.com, and Amazon Japan will ship Japanese books internationally. See my post on Japanese auctions and overseas shipping services to get Amazon’s bento gear.
Use code FREEACME (case sensitive) for a free ACME reusable shopping bag on orders over US$50 at Reusable Bags and check out their selection of lead-free lunch gear, lunch kits, lunchboxes, reusable bottles and the lead-free Laptop Lunchbox (they ship internationally). Their FAQ on health and safety issues is helpful in learning the latest about lead and plastic concerns. International shipping available.
Bento boxes at J-List
J-List is a peaceful island of Japanese pop culture for you
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J-List has unusual Japanese bento gear, Japanese language study aids, and all kinds of odd products. International shipping available.
Lovable Labels has all kinds of customized labels you can have printed with your child’s name to keep track of lunch gear, clothing, shoes, etc.
Buy bento-themed merchandise at the Lunch in a Box store on CafePress. International shipping available.
Additional Resources
- Bentolunch online shopping guide: compiled by readers of the active Bentolunch community on LiveJournal with feedback on sellers; minimal self-promotion
- Bentolunch geographic shopping guide with local store info from all over the world (compiled by readers of the active Bentolunch community on LiveJournal). If you know a local store that should be added, just comment on that entry! Help support the lunch-packing community by sharing your knowledge.
- Shop Japanese auctions and online stores with assistance from the services described on this page.
- Ichiban Kan Japanese-style discount store has opened its online store with cheap bento gear and Japanese household goods; see my guide to their products for the lunch packer.
- Lunch in a Box’s San Francisco Bay Area shopping guide. I have no affiliation with any of these stores, I’m just an avid local shopper and know what I like.
- Lunch in a Box’s guide to SF Bay Area ethnic markets. Again, no affiliation, just some of my favorite stores.
- Daiso: Japanese dollar store with locations internationally (including the Seattle area and the SF Bay Area)
