Lunch is a make-it-or break it event. After a long morning spent at work or school, you want to look forward to your midday meal -- especially if you're brown bagging it. So if your typical lunchtime fare is less-than-inspiring, take some cues from these bento boxes.
Bento boxes refer to single-portion meals, originally from Japan, that traditionally contain rice, meat, and vegetables in a boxed container. But the dish has become an art form, inspiring intricately designed dishes featuring everything from cartoon characters to adorable animal scenes.