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Traditional Summer Themed Lollipops!

Discussion in 'The Asylum' started by Nejat, Jun 9, 2016.

  1. Nejat Defender of the Morgue

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    Designed to resemble traditional uchiwa fans, these exquisite lollipops are amongst the prettiest sweets in Tokyo.

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    Above, left to right: A red dragonfly darts around a cool stream; two swallows play in the shade; pink hydrangeas lap up the warmth of the sun; a trio of chidori plover birds, a well-known symbol of Pontocho in Kyoto, appear against an ocean spray; and morning glory flowers soak up the rays of the sun.

    If there’s one impressive up-and-coming artisan to keep your eye on in Tokyo, it has to be 26-year-old Shinri Tezuka. Since opening his first store, Asakusa Amezaiku Ameshin, in the traditional district of Asakusa in 2013, he’s appeared on numerous television shows, conducted hundreds of workshops, taken on three apprentices, and opened a second store to wide acclaim at the base of Tokyo Skytree.

    Tezuka’s skill involves sculpting candy into exquisite designs in a tradition called Amezaiku, which originated in the 8th century and became popular during the Edo period, when craftsmen peddled the sculpted sweets to commoners on the streets of Japan. Tezuka is keeping the traditional craft alive in the 21st century, with modern made-to-order designs featuring animals, shellfish and musical instruments, however, it’s his Japanese-themed creations that continue to blow everyone away.

    At the turn of each season, fans anxiously await Tezuka’s lineup of seasonal sweets, and this summer is no different, with thousands of followers instantly liking and retweeting the new summer range as soon as it was unveiled on Twitter. The five lollipops, released on June 1, are designed to resemble traditional uchiwa summer fans, with images on the surface that evoke the feeling of hot, humid days while providing cooling relief at the same time.

    While the 2016 summer release is similar to last year’s lineup, only with the addition of the hydrangea design in place of a swimming carp, fans are still eager to get their hands on the new lollipops, heaping the artist with praise for creating such an impressive cooling effect with the uchiwa sweets. Available at both stores until the end of August, we can’t wait to see what his follow-up autumn range will bring!

    For more on this amazing artist, check out his Twitter Here!
     
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    Those are beautiful. I don't think I could bring myself to eat one Then you have Tezuka with his made skills in the art of Amezaiku who's keeping the age old tradition alive by teaching it to others. What a stand up guy
     
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    I would love to learn how to do this
     

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