Episode 218: Clotheshorse in Japan: Fake Food (Shokuhin Sampuru), Parfaits, and Pudding

Clotheshorse (aka Amanda) is in Japan!
And in this week's episode, recorded in Nagasaki, Amanda shares the story of fake food (Shokuhin Sampuru, 食品サンプル) in Japan.

We'll talk about the following:

• The history of food replicas in Japan (and why showing the actual food available in a restaurant was necessary for a long time),
• How department stores in Japan compare to department stores in the US,
• Why Takizo Iwasaki is considered the "Father of Japanese Fake Food,"
• How fake food is made,
• Amanda and Christine's trip to Sample Village Iwasaki in Gujo Hachiman, where they tried their hand at making fake food,
• And more highlights from Amanda's journey through Japan!

Sample Village Iwasaki
Steamed pudding in Beppu
Where Amanda stayed in Beppu with the amazing breakfast
Gujo Hachiman

What Amanda is reading right now: Pachinko by Min Jin Lee.

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