For those of you that don't know what a "Kyara-ben" is, it's an arranged bento, decorated as anime and manga characters or sometimes, even people.

Many Japanese moms make "Kyara-ben's" for their kids and sometimes just as a hobby.

Below is the "Kyara-ben" which won the character bento contest that Sanrio held last year. �This is not just a bento, it's art!

Check out all of these great "Kyara-ben's!"

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiH3grGDexI

Pictures: Sanrio website