Referred to as "replica food", these plastic pieces of art look better than the real thing.
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They are used in restaurants and store displays.
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On a recent trip to Japan we visited a factory where replica food is made.
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These are magnets...
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It's easy to "read the menu" in a Japanese restaurant... just choose what looks good and point it out to the waitress. I'll have the Lunch Special please.
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How about something sweet? Japanese love their icecream.
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What kid wouldn't love to have this bento lunch.?
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This is my favorite... yes, this is Guanine Imitation Fruit.
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