Moshi Moshi Nippon — Season 1, Episode 4: Amezaiku
Documentary • 30 min • 1 season, 24 episodes
Episode synopsis
The keyword of the day is A for Amezaiku. Amezaiku, the traditional Japanese art of candy sculpture, has more than 500 years of history. The beautiful candy sculpture is crafted with heated candy base (starchy syrup) in mere seconds before it cools and hardens. This edible art is sometimes crafted to entertain guests. Shinri Tezuka, who works in Asakusa, Tokyo, is known as an Amezaiku artist who creates the one-and-only candy sculpture.
About Moshi Moshi Nippon
In recent years, major projects for promoting the "Cool Japan" concept have been launched, increasing its global recognition. However, further promotion for promising Japanese artists and artisans fusing traditional and modern culture is on call. The program aims to discover and set the stage for powerful but yet to be known people.