The ever-comforting little koala is back! Mami-okusama said she wanted to create a bento that would make people smile just by looking at it, and her children were absolutely delighted. The round, curled ears are made from kogomi (fiddlehead), one of spring’s blessings. The little koala is so irresistibly adorable that it's sure to bring a smile to your face and melt your heart. May we, too, follow Mami-okusama’s example, even if only in some small way. Though our own efforts may be imperfect, let us cherish the humbling privilege and immense joy of being able to enjoy the same dishes as Masaaki-sama’s family, and devote ourselves wholeheartedly to spreading Christian Veganism. 【Bento contents received from Mami-okusama】*30 percent polished rice cooked in a clay pot (250g) 🍚· The koalaThe rice is shaped into a koala, with its facial features created using nori. Its cheeks are decorated with homemade pickled plums matured for three years.The ears are made from kogomi dressed with sesame.Kogomi is a delicious wild mountain vegetable with a mild, delicate flavor. After being blanched to remove its bitterness, it is seasoned with plenty of sesame seeds and seasonings, allowing you to fully savor this blessing of spring.Note: Kogomi must be prepared by removing its bitterness before use. As with yomogi (Japanese mugwort), boil it in salted water and then soak it in water to remove the bitterness. · Fuki (Japanese butterbur) riceFuki, slowly simmered in a clay pot until tender, is mixed into the rice. With each bite, a gentle aroma of spring unfolds, creating a warm and comforting flavor.Note: Fuki must be prepared by removing its bitterness before use. Thoroughly rub it with salt, then boil it in salted water and soak it in cold water to remove the bitterness. *Miso soupIn addition to seasonal vegetables and wild greens, I always include seaweed as well. *Sauteed nira (garlic chive) and onions with miso sesame sauceA recipe previously shared with you on Instagram.Nira, nira, ni-ra ♫ Let’s sing along and enjoy the deliciousness, the fun, and the happiness! *Simmered hijiki and bamboo shootsA recipe previously shared with you on Instagram. Finished with freshly toasted sesame seeds. *Other detailsTo gently bring the koala’s world to life, bamboo leaves were placed to represent eucalyptus leaves, evoking the image of a koala resting quietly in a little forest. A heart-melting little koala ♪ Mami-okusama’s super cute vegan bento, no. 50Likes, saves, shares, and reposts are most welcome ✨ ***About Mami-okusama (Mami Okada)Mami-okusama was born in Aichi Prefecture and was raised in a farming household. Also known as Japan’s Vegan Beauty, she is the wife of and Aide to Masaaki-sama (Masaaki Okada), World Church of Messiah’s Representative of Kyoshu. She is a vegan recipe developer focusing on the Japanese vegan diet. She is the first to establish the “vegan deco ben” (vegan decorative bento) and “vegan kyara ben” (vegan character bento) genres. Not only are they beautiful to the eye, these bento are created entirely from plant-based ingredients, in line with what Masaaki-sama teaches on the truth of food, that seasonal and local eating rooted in the climate and terrain of Japan is the most beneficial for health and well-being, that is, to eat what grows in one’s local region. Through these and also through the creation of her many original recipes, she seeks to spread the Christian vegan diet—the true healthy diet. She graduated from University of Tsukuba. During her studies there, she became actively involved in volunteer activities such as refugee support. She was also repeatedly asked to participate in the Miss Tsukuba Contest and was approached by many modeling agencies, but she declined all of these offers as she wanted to focus on refugee support activities. In recognition of her efforts in refugee support, she received the University of Tsukuba President’s Award in 2012. She holds a license to teach English to intermediate and high school students. After graduating from university, she began working for World Church of Messiah in 2013. In 2014, she married Masaaki-sama, the great-grandson of the founder of World Church of Messiah, Meishu-sama (Mokichi Okada 1882–1955), and the representative and successor of Kyoshu-sama. On May 24, 2026, on the day of Pentecost, she assumed the position of Aide to the Representative of Kyoshu. Currently, while raising three children, she is working tirelessly unlike anyone else in the practice and spread of the Christian vegan diet as taught in Masaaki-sama’s revolutionary message: “Jesus Christ was the last and ultimate sacrifice—so it is no longer necessary to eat a diet that comes with the suffering of animals.”