It’s not just capybaras swimming around in your food anymore. The trend of 3D edible animals in meals has officially exploded. Thanks to some creative use of ground-up radish, we’re seeing an assortment of adorable animals hanging out in a lot of dishes throughout Japan.
Referred to as “Daïkon Art,” other foods are sometimes introduced to create eyes and ears, with soy sauce making a great way to add color and contrast. Have fun biting their adorable little heads off.
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If you need your miso immediately, and are into convenience, the One Shot is here to help. The miso-maker, similar to a Keurig coffee machine, will gladly dispense one cup of soup at the touch of a button.
A hot cup of soup takes about a minute, and users have the option to add dehydrated vegetables and seafood. The right mix may even help it taste just like a cup of Keurig coffee.
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The days of attempting to separate take-out chopsticks, only to get an uneven break or to ruin them altogether, may soon be over. Japanese design firm Nendo has come up with an innovative and space-saving design for a pair of chopsticks that fit perfectly together.
When nested, the two chopsticks appear to be one. Then, when separated, they can be used to go to town on some take-out.
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Bentos were getting just a bit too cute. So, Hotaru Yamakawa from Pouch, inspired by some horror-themed bento, created some of her own.
First up are zombies, which are always a hit. Just use beige fried rice as the flesh, beady off-set eyes, and lots of ketchup — undead lunch is served.
Frankenstein and ghost bentos can be seen below. Again, the rice color makes all the difference, and again, don’t skimp on the ketchup. Enjoy lunch, and have fun trying to get to sleep tonight.
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If you heart watermelon, then you’re really going to heart the heart-shaped watermelon. Brought to us by Japanese farmer Hiroichi Kimura of Surprised Farmer, the heart shape is produced by placing the fruit into a mold until it’s ripe.
Unfortunately there’s still pits. They’re still hate-shaped though.
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