HERE ARE SOME OTHER JAPANESE DESSERTS THAT ARE TOO BEAUTIFUL TO EAT:
CHIRIN-CHIRIN ICE CREAM
Japan’s Chirin-chirin ice cream is just like any other frozen treat except for the appearance. The treat is made of delicate frozen ice cream that are given petal shape and then skillfully arranged to look like a rose flower. Served in a cone, Chirin Chirin is popular in Japan especially among tourists.
JAPANESE GLASS SWEETS
The Japanese sweet is made using seaweed (agar agar), water, sugar and edible flavors and colors. The unique sweets are gluten free, vegan jellies. The texture appears to be hard but is actually soft like any other jelly.
REALISTIC ANIMAL LOLLIPOPS
The realistic lollipop, also called as Amezaiku in Japanese, require special skills to shape the candies. Animals and insects are common Amezaiku shapes and are made using starch syrup. They look so realistic that a vegetarian will think twice before having it.
SAKURA JELLY
The adorable treat is made using salted Sakura flower, water, gelatin or agar-agar and Sakura honey syrup. It is also snacked with Sakura tea. Sakura jelly is made during springs when Sakura flowers bloom. The dish looks like a delicate crystal ball with a Sakura flower inside.
SUMMER WAGASHI
Summer Wagashi, a traditional Japanese confectionary is made using Mochi or glutinous rice cake, Azuki bean paste and fruits. The Japanese delight is prepared during springs and summer and enjoyed with tea.