Original: Although bento are readily available in many places throughout Japan , including convenience stores , bento shops , train stations , and department stores , it is still common for Japanese homemakers to spend time and energy for their spouse , child , or themselves producing a carefully prepared lunch box .
Simplified: While bento are can be bought at many stores and bento shops in all of Japan , it is still considered a very important skill of a Japanese housewife to be able to prepare a good boxed lunch .