Foreign tourists showing appetite for Japan's art of food replicas

Hands-on lessons in the art of creating food replicas have caught on with foreign visitors keen to learn more about a distinctive Japanese craft that has evolved for over 100 years.Food replicas are now used not only as window-display enticements by restaurants but also as training tools for farmers and as souvenirs.An exhibition has even been held in London in October introducing the unique history, culture and craftsmanship of food replicas.>>Read the full article with visuals and video on Spotlight Japan>>>>Read the full article with visuals and video on Spotlight Japan>>Related coverage:READ FULL ARTICLE