Food replicas, or shokuhin sanpuru, are skilfully created models displayed outside restaurants in Japan and are renowned for their unexpected realism. This workshop offers an introduction for beginners, who will be guided to make a food replica of a popular Japanese dish, using an easy DIY kit.

The workshop is led online by food replica instructor Satō Kaori, who is also a general manager of Ganso Shokuhin Sample-ya, a food replica shop in Tokyo.

There is also a brief online introductory talk on the history of food replicas from Iwasaki Tsuyoshi, president of leading food replica company Iwasaki Co., Ltd. (Tokyo), who is joining Japan House London for the opening of our exhibition of shokuhin sanpuru.

The workshop starts at 11:30 and lasts for about one hour.

The exhibition Looks Delicious! Exploring Japan’s food replica culture is on display in the Gallery at Japan House London until 16 February, 2025.

 

About the Speakers

Iwasaki Tsuyoshi
Iwasaki Tsuyoshi was born in Tokyo in 1954, he graduated from Tamagawa University’s Faculty of Agriculture with a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture. He joined Iwasaki Co., Ltd. (Tokyo) in 1978 and in 1989 he led the rebranding from Sanpuru no Iwaksaki to Iwasaki Be-I. He strengthened the company’s restaurant business under the concept ‘help to thrive’ and was appointed President and Representative Director in 2001. While protecting the 92-year-old goodwill of the company, he is focusing on reforming the business structure with a view to making Iwasaki a 100-year-old company.

Satō Kaori
Satō Kaori joined Iwasaki Co., Ltd. in 2016 and became the manager of the Ganso Shokuhin Sample-ya shop in Kappabashi, Tokyo, in 2019. In 2024, she was promoted to General Manager, overseeing both the Kappabashi store and the Tokyo Skytree Town Solamachi store. Her passion for food replicas began in elementary school when she was inspired by watching food replica artisans on Japanese television. Years later, she became a food replica instructor. Today, she is dedicated to promoting the “Food Replica Making Experience” globally through social media platforms.

Tickets for the event are non-refundable. Please read our Terms and Conditions for Event Tickets before purchasing your ticket.

Participants must be over 15 years old and children must be accompanied by an adult.

Please note that filming and photography may take place at this event. Photos and footage of the event may then be used to promote Japan House London, helping more people to discover what we offer. If you have any concerns, please email info@japanhouselondon.uk or contact a member of the team on site.

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