Exhibition exploring Japan's food replica culture opens in London

An exhibit of Japanese replica foods opened in London on Wednesday, with the organizers aiming to introduce Britain to the unique history, culture and craftsmanship of the artifacts.Visitors can feast their eyes on replicas, made with synthetic resin and wax, of dishes including delicacies from each of Japan's 47 prefectures during the event at a cultural facility established by the country's Foreign Ministry.The delicately colored creations grew in popularity alongside the increased spread of Western culture and ideas in prewar Japan in the 1920s and 1930s. To help customers struggling to …READ FULL ARTICLE