Single Serving Zen

Japan is well-known for producing small, elegant things —everything from Bansai trees to Gameboys— but I had no idea they packaged food in such small amounts. Tokyo Damage Report has a gallery with some examples.

Consider the design of a package for a single piece of food. Is this practice wasteful or does this reduce waste?

Your moment of Zen for the day:

Clockwise from top-left: One banana, one plum, an ear of corn, a single egg.

Stop Looking at My Bottom

I see your clever juicebox, Paul, and I raise you a cheeky juicebox.

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