 One of the most popular styles of "bento", called "makuno-uchi bentō" ("between-act "bento""), was first made during this period.People who came to see "Noh" and Kabuki ate specially prepared "bentos" between "maku" (acts).Numerous cookbooks were published detailing how to cook, how to pack, and what to prepare for occasions like "Hanami" and "Hinamatsuri".