In a follow-up to my post from way back in February 2011 titled "Japanese Novelty: Food Sample Art a.k.a. Fake Food", I've since decided to dive in head first into the fake food industry per an insightful recommendation from a friend. And what a ride its been! After more than a year of planning, we were finally able to bring the online shop to a reality when Fake Food Japan was born to the online world in May 2012.
In just these short few months, we've taken orders from Europe, the Americas, Oceania, SE Asia and of course Japan. Everything from cell phone straps to business card cases to life-size replicas has passed through our doors before heading out to its final destination.
And to top it off, the feedback we've received from customers has been great. The most common comment we receive is in relation to how realistic the fake food actually looks. I wonder if I should change the name to "Looks so real I can't believe it's fake food!". :)
I guess we are changing people's perceptions of fake food so that's definitely a step in the right direction. Leave it to Osaka's true fake food craftsmen for creating these fake food masterpieces like none other.
As the holiday season is just around the corner, how about picking up some memorable (and handmade by the way) and unique Japanese gift items for your family and friends?
If you want to surprise them with something "different" this year, you can't go wrong with fake food!
Until next time!
P.S. If you have any Japanese friends, we have a Japanese fake food online store as well, which you can access from here: http://fakefoodjapan.net
