East Asia

Statue of King Sejong the Great

King Sejong (r.1418-1450) was the fourth King of the Joseon Dynasty, and is famous for reinforcing Confucian policies, numerous technological advancements, and for the creation of the Korean alphabet, Hangul.

Bullet Train Bento- Japan

This is a bento boxed lunch purchased for consumption on the Bullet train in Japan. It is customary to purchase said bentos for long travel for office lunch, but frowned upon in Japanese society if eaten on a short distance train, or eaten while walking.

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