Attempting to Make Japanese Fake Food Samples a.k.a. “Sampuru” | Challenge Shizuka

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In this installment of Challenge Shizuka, byFood host Shizuka Anderson tackles Japanese fake food samples!

The craft of “sampuru” Japanese plastic food replicas began around 90 years ago in Gifu Prefecture. Displaying fake food samples outside storefronts was an efficient way for customers to decide their order without entering the shop or seeing a menu. What began as a convenient menu substitute became a cultural icon, spreading across Japan and even to China and Korea!

With the guidance of Ito-san, Shizuka learns how to make Japanese food replicas of both ramen and a parfait, and has her finished product rated by her sensei. It’s the perfect handmade souvenir to take home!

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🎬CREDITS:
HOST » Shizuka Anderson
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY » David Woo
VIDEO EDITOR » Edvin Mulalic
PRODUCER » Serkan Toso
FIXER » Rika Hoffman