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Art & Culture
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Designer and producer Michiyo Koyama adds an unusual, colourful twist to standard bouquets—by using fresh vegetables and other edible plants instead. You may be familiar with floral garlands and fr...
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Parfaits are eaten all over Japan and are very popular for their decadent toppings and elaborate designs. But this iconic frozen dessert is growing in popularity across Japan thanks to a cool new tren...
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Japan’s tipple of choice gets a fresh look from Osaka-born graphic designer, Aya Codama. Her quirky designs have even earned her numerous international accolades! Four years ago, I set up a graphic...
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The Kawachiya Company has transformed a Japanese staple into stunning works of art that keep up with the times. Kamaboko, otherwise known as fishcake, is made from finely blended fish meat. It is t...
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More than just a sweet treat, this Japanese company has revived an age-old candy by transforming it into a mode of communication. Kumiame (assembled candy) is a traditional Japanese sweet with a hi...
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Imagine walking through a chocolate mine and “mining” for sweet treats. Or whispering your troubles into a cocktail glass and getting a bespoke concoction. These are the sort of whimsical ideas the te...
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With the paddy field as a canvas, what can you create? Koyu Suzuki, village chief of Inakadate in Aomori prefecture, shares the story behind his quaint town’s incredible invention: Tanbo art. ...
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We all know fruit is good for us, but for artist Inazuma Akai, bananas are more than just a good source of potassium – they are a medium for his art. As an artist, I get my inspiration from many p...
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The intricate candy craft from Ameshin is made using only a pair of scissors and bare hands. Shinri Tezuka, a self-taught amezaiku craftsman, tells us why he decided to pick up this rare Japanese art ...
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My family has long been in the food replica business, creating food replicas to cater to restaurants and the F&B industry. Unfortunately, when the economy went down, the restaurant industry went o...
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We’ve been told not to play with our food, but bento artist Keisuke Umeda breaks these rules by creating beautiful, yet whimsical works of art that are just as edible. And while bento sets may be a co...
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One could argue that Japanese food is an art form in itself, with chefs taking exceptional pride in food presentation. However, sweets artist Junichi Mitsubori elevates this art form by channeling his...
