IS JAPAN COOL? DISCOVER
1. Realistic imitation cuisine displayed in cases in front of restaurants. Not edible.
2. Long ago made of candle wax; since the 1970s, mostly made of attractive synthetic resin.
3. Artful modeling techniques vary by food type. Now, food models mimic virtually any kind of cuisine. These yummy-looking fakes cost about 10 times more than the real food.
4. Mostly made and sold around Kappabashi (Kitchen Town) near Asakusa in Tokyo.
5. Popular souvenir to bring back to family, friends and coworkers.
Locatioin: Maizuru
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Goods using food model designs are available, too.