Wish I could go enjoy the cherry blossoms in Japan now. “Hanami” is the traditional Japanese custom of enjoying the cherry blossoms each spring.
Here is a bento with Kiiroitori enjoying the cherry blossoms in the park. Kiiroitori and the cherry blossoms were made using egg sheets. I should have darkened the pink used in the egg sheets, although it turned out a pretty shade, this unfortunately looked too light in the photo.
Kiiroitori Hanami Bento
People hold hanami parties in the parks, enjoying food and cherry blossoms. I also made a bento whereby Kiiroitori is enjoying a hanami party.
Kiiroitori hanami bento
Kiiroitori is enjoying dango and onigiri in the park under the cherry blossoms. Kiiroitori is made of quail’s egg that I coloured with tumeric, and the dango and onigiri done using mashed potatoes. The cherry blossoms were done with egg sheet too, but I used a darker shade of pink this time.
I added side dishes of pickled renkon (lotus root), broccoli, chicken and fruits. Also love the little pot of matcha pudding, tried out an instant mix from the supermarket and turned out quite yummy.
Here is a closer look at Kiiroitori enjoying his picnic and cherry blossoms:
Kiiroitori cherry blossoms bento
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Me too! The colours are very pretty, love the details!
This is adorable. It’s so sad you can’t go to Japan for hanamatsuri, but maybe you could experience the cherry blossom festival in DC instead?
Beautiful bento and I love the colors! Have a nice weekend, Jean!:)
omg, so cute! must have taken quite some time and effort to make esp. the delicate dango and onigiri – i love it!
What a beautiful way to celebrate Hanami. You are such a creative little artist. That little kidney shaped bento box is really unique, love the wooden box.