A Charming Tradition that is Equally as Sweet!

It only takes one person to breathe new life into a dying tradition. Meet Shinri Tezuka, the craftsman who is sculpting the sweet, ancient Japanese art form of Amezaiku back into the hands (and mouths!) of modern society.

Nestled within the bustling city of Asakusa, Japan sits a young man with a calm smile on his face. He is quickly snipping away at a ball of melted sugar and transforming it into adorable works of edible art in front of a crowd of hypnotized onlookers. What is he doing that is dazzling his audience, you ask? Allow us to introduce you to Shinri Tezuka, the craftsman dedicated to preserving a tradition that is just as sweet to look at, as it is to taste!

By Renee Laroche-Rheaume

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