12 Favorite Bentos of 2023/Hope you'll enjoy this video when you have time! Happy Holidays!

[@ChristyTina22]

I would like to genuinely thank you. I work in retail, and I had a particularly hard day. People can be very mean while shopping this close to Christmas. I came home to this video, and all your encouraging words put a smile on my face. I survived another day! Thank you for these amazing recipes, and your very kind words.💖💖💖

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

It must have been tough days for you...Thank you for your hard work, Christy!! I'm glad to hear my video was able to help you eve just a little! And your words made me smile so much as well😊It motivates me a lot!!Thank you, Christy! May the new year bring you peace, joy, and happiness!!

[@ChristyTina22]

@@hanakoskitchen8868 💖💖💖

[@CoffeeFruits-World]

We asked, and we received! Glory to the lovely Hanako-san!

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Thank you for your pleasant words! I'm glad you liked it! Have a nice weekend, CoffeeFruits-World!!

[@talxce]

Hanako-san, when i found your channel i was in a very very dark place. This year has been really hard but you bring something to my days, some light at the end of the tunnel. You have saved so many of our life's including mine. So many times i just wanted to end it all, but i kept coming back to your channel. You truly are an amazing person and i wish you all the best in 2024❤

[@talxce]

Also everyone please don't forget to take care of yourselves. Both your minds and bodies need breaks sometimes, and that's ok. I may just be one stranger on the internet, but I still genuinely care for you. I promise you things will be better. You all matter. Every single life matters, I'm very proud of you all for making it this far. Please keep pushing forward, I swear this year will be better

[@thhseeking]

Thank you for the recap, Hanako :) Have a great rest over the holidays, and may our Tamagoyaki pans behave themselves in the coming year :D

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Hi, thhseeking!! Thank you always for caring about me and my Tamagoyaki pan lol And also thank you so much for supporting my channel in 2023! May the new year bring you peace, joy, and happiness!!

[@thhseeking]

@@hanakoskitchen8868 Thank you, Hanako :) Peace, Joy, and Happiness to you & your whole family, especially in light of the very sad happenings there recently 😢

[@francine4651]

These year went so fast its crazy wild wow

[@sailorplanetmars6103]

What a wonderful video! I'll definitely be referring to this to find the best meals whenever I need to make myself something extra special ❤ I'm also hoping to move to Japan next year so having all these ideas with ingredients I'm not used to using is going to make that so much easier! Thank you Hanako and I look forward to another year of delicious bento!

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Thank you for saying that, Sailor PlanetMars!! I'm so relieved to know you liked it! Wow what a pleasant news!! So glad to hear you are moving to Japan! I wish you enjoy your new life in Japan! All the best wishes in 2024!!

[@francine4651]

Giant peach 🍑 wow 😂 that's one of my favorite fruits 😋

[@GIChiyo]

What a fun look back at the year! Your videos always brighten up my week (and give me ideas for what to eat for lunch for next week haha) Thank you for all the work you put into them, and I wish you a great new year!!!

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

I'm relieved to hear you said that! Thank you so much for your encouragement all year long, GIChiyo!! It means a lot to me! ! Wishing you nothing but health, joy and endless happiness in the new year ahead!

[@-m00d-]

Happy holidays!

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Happy New Year!!

[@lindasueanderson8024]

What a cheerful review of favorite moments! My husband has Covid so all our plans are cancelled…watching a reel of Hanako Highlights was just what I needed!

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Oh...That's such a shame. I hope your husband is okay now. I'm glad my video was helpful to you. I hope you enjoy your next holidays(maybe summer?) and make up for what you didn't get to do this time and have lots of fun!May the new year bring you peace, joy, and happiness!!

[@anjakritzelkram5544]

A fantastic year full of beautiful bentos! Wishing you Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year! Santa brought me a book about japanese food so I have to try new dishes 😋

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Wow!! Your Santa is very kind😄I hope you enjoy lots of Japanese food this year! Thank you for your nice comment, Anja!! Wishing you many happy memories in 2024!!

[@MonkeyBrainMcGee]

Thank you for sharing! I love your videos. I wish you and your family happy holidays!

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Thanks a lot, Frankie!! Best wishes for the new year!!

[@mayurakshimondal5972]

Thank you, Hanako-san❤, this year was bearable because I found your bento videos. Wishing you happy and healthy holiday season❤❤

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Thank you for saying that,MAYURAKSHI!! It made all the effort worthwhile!! Best wishes for the new year!!

[@dewdropmushroom]

A recap of the year was such a good idea, it was great to look back and also to find out which were your favourite bento. Seeing that peach again reminded me how much I wanted to try it! It looks so big and juicy and so different from the peaches we get here in England. This also reminded me about the sweet potato, salami and cheese side dish which I still really want to try. It'll be at the top of my list when I'm back to work in the New Year. Have happy holidays and eat as much as you like (we'll worry about our weight in the new year!!)!!

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

I'm relieved to hear you enjoyed this video!! Thank you!! Aww... yes I had to worry about my weight during the new year holidays...But I ate lots of food,snaks, etc🤣 Starting today, I will do my best to renew my spirit. Anyway may the new year bring you peace, joy, and happiness!!

[@francine4651]

Shrimp fried rice looks so yummy 😋

[@jadesmith3324]

Omgosh so hungry now 😮 ty for your videos very enjoyable and relaxing 😊

[@spillthetea4885]

12:58 yes. Subscribed! ❤

[@whatwilliwatch3405]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Thanks for sharing your favorite bentos (11:21 I remember when you put the cheese back inside the roll, lol). Looking forward to 2024!

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Happy New Year! I'm relieved you liked the video! It's an embarrassing moment about the cheese, but I'm glad you remember, haha Thank you for your support all year long!! May happiness and success be with you throughout the new year!!

[@mary.5707]

Thank you for the recap and for being so nice to everyone on social media!!! have a great new years eve!!!

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Thank you for saying that, Mary!! It made my heart warm! May the new year bring you peace, joy, and happiness!!

[@francine4651]

Awesome video ❤❤

[@unaagabii6584]

Your food always looks so delicious and your videos bring me a lot of joy!! I hope you have nice holidays, I'm looking forward to see your videos next year :D

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Thank you for your kind comment, unaagabii!! I'm so happy to hear that and it motivates me a lot!!Best wishes for the new year.

[@francine4651]

Perfect strawberries 🍓 ❤❤

[@dina782]

Happy Holidays to you my friend. Thank you. 🙏❤️🤗

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Hi Dina!! Happy new year!! Thank you always!!

[@vbee3571]

A year of delicious (and yummy) bentos! The little Santas are my favorite. You an inspiration to us. Happy New Year! 🎉

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Happy New Year, V bee!! Thank you so much for your support all year long and for all the kind words you have given me. I love your peaceful and calm atmosphere that comes through your words😊May the new year bring you peace, joy, and happiness!!

[@charminhime5995]

Thank you so much for lovely time spent together! I tried making so many different meals thanks to your amazing ideas! Can't wait for the next bento year :D

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Hi, Charmin hime!! Thank you so much for watching my videos and supporting my channel all year long!That encouraged me a lot!! I really appreciate it. May the new year bring you peace, joy, and happiness!!

[@fallingasleepaswespeak]

i watch these videos while cooking/prepping my bento and they honestly make it so much more fun cause its like i have a cooking partner!! i just made a breakfast sandwich while watching this video and it turned out great. :) -kara

[@LeStudioDeSpyra]

It makes you so hungry, but on the other hand you don't want to eat most of the dishes there which are so satisfying.

[@francine4651]

I really enjoy your videos it's like a artist work on there master pieces ❤❤awesome 👌 😊

[@francine4651]

That's how it my noodles 🍜 with lot of veggies ❤

[@TheCrazyGamerLady]

I made the tandoori chicken today and it was SO GOOD! 😋Even my mom, who isn’t a fan of new foods, loved it when I let her try some! Thank you so much for the recipe! ☺️❤️ And for anyone in the world of Fahrenheit, 220C=428F

[@tareginda]

Yum yum !

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Thanks a lot, tareginda!!

[@francine4651]

They all look so yummy 😋 😍 🌻💐💐😊❤

[@claraandeggs]

Even though I've been missing from your channel, I couldn't help but thank you for this wonderful year that your channel gave me, your channel was the best I've seen this year (I still dream of trying your food haha!) the words you put in the videos, Your sometimes clumsy way helped improve my spirits in this year that was pretty bad for me, I wish you and your entire hanako family a good 2024! Love you❤❤

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Welcome back, Clara😊 Aww...I'm about to cry...😭 Your kind and thoughtful comment made me sooo happy and I read it over and over again.Thank you, Clara!! I too have been saved many times by the many kind comments you have given me so far! Anyway I'm so glad to know you're doing well! May the new year bring you peace, joy, and happiness!!

[@jodibostock8550]

Merry Christmas I have many favourites of your bento boxes look forward to all your new ideas such a clever artist ❤

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Happy new year, Jodi!! I'm glad to hear that! That encourages me a lot! I'll keep on trying again this year!! Wishing you many happy memories in 2024!!

[@francine4651]

I love when design octopus 🐙 sausage so cute 😍

[@vasiliki-eirinitsakiridou9522]

genuine question... what time do you have to wake up on a daily basis to do all that cooking? I find it very admirable as cooking just for lunch ends up being a warzone quite often for me and I tend to lose track of time. Waking up in the morning sounds very difficult in general so waking up and being able to cook such delicious food is very admirable. Also great videos and great cooking instant subscribe!!

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Thank you for your question. Actually it depends on the day because my husband is on flex time at his job. So on the day he goes to work a bit later than usual, I can take time on making bento😊Thank you!Best wishes for the new year, Vasiliki-Eirini !!

[@vasiliki-eirinitsakiridou9522]

@@hanakoskitchen8868thank you so much for replying actually :D I wish you a happy new year too ^^

[@cresleyderecho2109]

I love your videos so much

[@snicoledaniels5691]

Love this!! ❤ Thank you 😊

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Thank you so much, snicole!!

[@leighDrusllalyle2304]

Woohoo! Thank you for this ❤❤

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Thank you for your request about the compilation video in the comments of my previous video,Leigh!! It was fun to edit it! Wishing you many happy memories in 2024!!

[@coffeebeanz]

Happy new year hanako!! It’s been a great year~ 🌸

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Happy New Year, CoffeeBeanz!! Wishing you many happy memories in 2024!!

[@francine4651]

Miffy so cute ❤❤😊

[@francine4651]

I know the smells are fabulous 👌 ❤❤❤

[@jenniferwestphal-leath7866]

This was such a fun way to end the year. It was interesting to see what your favorites were!

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Thank you for saying that, Jennifer!! I'm glad to hear that!! All the best wishes in 2024!!

[@meredithlyon3142]

Thank you for the delicious "Hanako's Favorites"! It was really fun to see which meals were the ones you liked best. Those peaches are still stunning! Wishing you and your family a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2024! 🥂❤ With lots of avocados. 🥑🥑🥑 Just heard about the big earthquake. I don't know how close it was to you or your family, but hoping everyone is ok.

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Fortunately, there was no major damage to my house or my family's house in this earthquake, but there are so many victims of it, news reports are making me feel so sad. Anyway, thank you for caring about me and my family. Looking back, last year your kind and humorous words cheered me up a lot!!Friendships like yours are what made the past year so meaningful.Thank you so so much for your support all year long, Meredith!! Wishing you and your family all the best as we head into 2024!!

[@Fnefy]

love you❤❤❤❤

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Thanks!!

[@Fnefy]

YESS MY FAVORITE PERSON RESPONDED!!!!!!! :) @@hanakoskitchen8868

[@vivifruit]

all hail Hanako ✨

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Thanks a lot, vivi!!

[@francine4651]

Hello hanako 😊🌻💮🌷

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Thank you for your nice comments!! I'm so happy!!

[@Caisses]

Hello😊

[@Caisses]

IAM the first personne

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Thank you for your first comment on this video‼

[@jedisam7]

Just heard about the earthquake. Hope you and your family are ok and safe!

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Fortunately, there was no major damage but there are so many victims of it, and it makes me so sad.Thank you for caring me, jedisam7!!All the best wishes in 2024!

[@laurahernandez8962]

Sub en español por favor 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤

[@thhseeking]

I hope that you & yours are OK!! 🥺🥺 Take care!!

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Thank you for caring me, thhseeking!! I'm OK but there are so many victims of it, and it makes me so sad.

[@thhseeking]

@@hanakoskitchen8868 Same here 😢

[@Mashariki_0]

❤❤🇰🇪

[@dianebaugher3919]

Whipped cream, fruit and bread? No thank you.

[@lamicadelcuore]

Nah, that's lazy content, sorry. 😢