Too Beautiful to Eat?

I take this one if I may.

I want this one:)

cherry for me!

I'll take this piece, please? THank you.

lemon?

I think this one is the most beautiful :)

all mine!!!

the shape of the sugar (i think...?) is gorgeous.

hmm... how did i know you're gonna pick this one, eh gabi? hehe...

just this little rose

im picking this one i.i

can i have this one?

i'm taking this one ^_^

je prends celui-ci :-)

Beautiful!

Jonawagashi
Note below the box:
Each shape represents seasonal items and/or flowers. Each is hand made using red and/or white bean paste with natural food coloring. Usually served for Japanese tea ceremonies.

@ Mitsuwa market, Edgewater, NJ

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woolloomooloo says:

i love these... but too pretty to eat!! :))) and beautiful packaging, too! ^-^
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Um Ibrahim says:

yes ithey are too beautiful to eat,but i would like to taste them, pleeeeaaasee!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

babybowrain [deleted] says:

Haha they look perfectly edible...mmm.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

yorkers & hirosophy says:

You are right. They are too beautiful :))
York & Sophy
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

★WaiWai★ says:

wow they look like little toys! hehehe, too cute to eat ^__^
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

moriza says:

Woolloomooloo, yeah I kind of agreeing with you. This is perfect for gifts, leave that dilemma to the receiving end.

Um Ibrahim, he he he eventually one would not resists that.

babybowrain, they look so delicious aren't they?

York and Sophy, I love japanese design sensibility that applied to almost anything. Well thought and executed.

WaiWai, ha ha ha yeah! The cutest toy that they would.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

super*dd says:

I would do as you do: firts i take a photo an then i eat all of them.
mmmmmmm ;-)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Kris Kros says:

Yum!!!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

wildcats' fan says:

Oooh yes, they are too pretty too eat indeed. This is awesome, Mo. Any leftovers? ;=)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

YoungToymaker says:

so pretty!!!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Adrienne. says:

Beautiful indeed, but I'd definitely dig right in! :D
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

tilo driessen says:

one needs a box of these as reassurance that tomorrow is another day.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

yoshiko314 says:

I'm very happy you enjoy these sweets!
I like to see the works of the "wagashi" craftmen.
They make them with very simple tools and their magical hands!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

moriza says:

Thanks Andrea, Kris Kros, Leen, Young, Hazel and Tiilo!

Yoshiko, thanks for the info, this one was labelled Jonawagashi, and I'd really like to see how they make this.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

·e· says:

yep, i'm also in the "eating beauty" group!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Weetniet says:

Too beautiful to eat yes indeed. For about five minutes and then... yummie in the tummy. :-)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

moriza says:

Elena, thats sounds like a group where you only eat beautiful things like this, or where they only eat to stay beautiful... ;)

Weetniet Five minutes and about 10 macro photos of each! he he he...
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Scuzzi says:

oooo, those are too pretty to eat. i would just take them out to look at everyday. though they would probably go bad after a while.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

fouram java says:

Forget about chocolate - I'll have a box of these! Man - they look delicious!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

·e· says:

wow...mo! I can imagine both things:
JUST EATING BEAUTIFUL THINGS
+ eating to be beautiful!! hehe......
or imagine you can ONLY eat beautiful things otherwise you get allergy!
------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------
(then the question would be: is a lettuce nice?? or.....is butter nice itself?? hmm.....)
;D
------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------
your Jonawagashi would be fine to carry around like an
"emergency eating+beauty+box"
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

moriza says:

Scuzzi, waht about just showing the picture around long after we finished the whole box?

Laurie, Oh yeah but I have seen some gorgeous chocolat before... :D

Elena, what a concept! But that would rula out all the junkfood :)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Scuzzi says:

haha, true. it would be too tasty not to eat. ::chomp chomp::
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

moriza says:

Scuzzi, he he you got it. Chomp a dozen!

Thanks Indierocket, Jenn, Princess of Ilyr, Scuzzi, kikafluff, bom de ver, Kris Kros, Super*dd, pearprae, Quan Nguyen, and Ravenheart for the faves!!!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

JLovely says:

I just created a new group for all of the different types of food found around New Jersey! Please join and add as many of the Jersey food pics as you can! thanks!!

www.flickr.com/groups/njfood/
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

jky2 says:

very pretty.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Perla* says:

Very pretty! Love it!!!

Please post it at "It’s multi-colored!!!" @
www.flickr.com/groups/18954832@N00/
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

_CrystalHuang says:

Beautiful shot.
The color composition is perfect.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

moriza says:

Jlovely Thanks for the invitation, will be adding this to that pool :)

jky2 Thank You, I just took a picture of the Wagashi crafter and they are lovely I agree...

Perla Thanks! I'll do that

bby SM1LE Thanks for visiting my stream and to your nice comments :)
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

JanThePic says:

I take lemon.
Delicious idea
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

moriza says:

Thanks JanThePic, I like the lemon too, so let's share one :)
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

amy francaise [deleted] says:

yea so pretty indeed!!!!!!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

I have only my dreams says:

OMG! they're really beautiful!
but, are they as tasty as they are beautiful?
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

moriza says:

a_abedelhamid Thanks for stopping by!

I have only my dreams They are very very delicious :) Thanks for commenting :)
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

elishaowdom [deleted] says:

Please add your Beautiful Photo to:
Beauty is in the *Eye* of the Beholder!

They look good.
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Kathryn LeBoye says:

Yummy and beautiful!!!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Han_ a_Melbournoisseur says:

This is so cute. My mates gave me a tower of cupcakes for my birthday due to my slight obsession with them. I'm now going to Japan... or the closest place that sells these
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Marie C. Cudraz says:

Really fantastic...
I want to come to Japan to see those marvellous things with my own eyes !

You're pics is very very good done and nice !
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

shimmertje says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Red + White Asia, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

They're definitely too beautiful to eat.. plus I don't like bean paste :)
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

nanika0707 says:

nyammi :D i love this photo!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

~KiWiTa~ says:

Yummy!!!! We invite you to post your photo on "The

Ultimate Dessert Flickr Group"
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

S1mpl1fy says:

Pretty...delicious!! :)
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Carol 112 says:

Very pretty, too nice to eat!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

iBrand says:

Wow! Is that chocolate? Food as art!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

jaanikas says:

Hello,

I'm an administrator for the group POSITIVE OUTLOOK ON LIFE and I've just noticed your great pic. It would go together so well with our group's main idea because it conveys a positive and happy message.

And also, it would go together well with our this week's theme - FOOD. :)

It'd be great if you'd consider joining the group. :) I must mention that I started the group only about a month ago, so please don't let the small number of members and photos scare you off. It's only the beginning. :)

So if you'd like to give other people the chance to get positive emotions from your photos, you know where to come. :)

Hope to see you soon!

Jaanika
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

DK Rising says:

So pretty
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

.JonathanV. says:

if i recall it right
the japanese tradition is to make food first eaten by the eyes
then is eaten by the mouth
lovly picture btw
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

carpediem*** says:

In what country, city and store is bought this? How good! ¡God mio!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

anne_and_ian says:

Trust me, these sweets look much better than they taste! They're not bad, but definately take some getting used to.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

حسام بشار الخضر Hussam Al Khoder says:

what a beautiful picture !

Regards
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Vik Arwen says:

I've added another item to my "to-do" list: find and eat this beutiful sweets!!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

cutefolio says:

HELP!!!
Cuteness is on the loose. Your Photo has been captured at cutefolio.com
this is a super cute photo. Find cute
puppy photos, cute kitten photos, photos of baby animals
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

♥ Fαbríciα Mαrtins says:

Wonder!!! I'm hungry now... u.u
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

wonderbred says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called japanese packaging art, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

pussycat dall says:

waaaaaaaaay toOo beautiful to eat
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

floriegray.com is now at SmugMug [deleted] says:

This Photo is OUTSTANDING!
Please consider adding it to the PERSONAL BEST group!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

moriza says:

Thanks all for such nice comments :)
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

~KiWiTa~ says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Ultimate Dessert Flickr Group, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Ankale says:

Definitely yes!!!! Too beautiful...
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

the-kid-in-me says:

OMG...it's too beautiful to eat!!!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

summerbaby71 says:

yum! how pretty
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Lost.in.Time says:

Looks good, yummy!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

college_asia_hk_fion says:

It is really too beautiful to eat!
It seems very tasty.
Have you eat it?
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

moriza says:

Thanks everyone for nice comments, and faves!

college_asia_hk_fion Yes, they are sweeeeet :)
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

Blossom Charm says:

wow, this is art!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

Fruttadi says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called All you can eat !, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

pisovmi says:

Mmmh, I'm arrived too late for this post! There are no more sweets for me! :-[
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

ebi debi says:

It's gorgeous!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

moriza says:

Blossom Charm Yes I agree :)

Fruttadi thanks for the invite:)

pisovmi Not at ll, please help your self :)
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

moriza says:

ebi debi Yes it is, a work of art and adible too :)
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

alegria7 says:

Beautiful!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

↕↓↑ ŅõẇἇḸ - ⱪṧἇ ↑↓↕ says:

thanks
it`s very cute photo and nice
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

♥ ttsgnsing ♡ says:

B U tiful!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

HERR MONSTERFROSCH says:

Your KARMA Group

IF YOU LIKE VISIT THE ****4 star fridge and gourmet dinner **** group
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

maggee96 says:

YES! Waaay too beautuful to eat. Hehe. Those are awsome.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

John in Southern NJ [deleted] says:

yummy
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

bonniecyf says:

I love them ALL!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

→ Mih says:

Too beautiful for eat, for sure,
but yummy too! :D
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

net_efekt says:

Yum!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

adara010 says:

Hola, soy el administrador de un grupo llamado POSTRES y nos encantaría agregar esto al grupo.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

moriza says:

Thanks you all for the comments.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

thumbbook says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Foodista, and we'd love to have you over and share this fantastic photo with us.

feel free to post all your food pictures, your pictures are amazing!
Cheers
Alisa
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Joei Reed says:

I love Mitsuwa. And this is such a pretty photo.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

buzzygirl says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called cute food, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

charlene's home says:

too good looking... haha
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Packaging Services says:

for better and professional packaging services contact at :
www.babapackaging.net/
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

pakdewulan says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Exotic culinary of the world, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

JiBryant says:

These are so pretty--I go to Edgewater each week & always get at least one bean bun. (plain ones for me) these are special occasion buns for sure!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

coeur de pomme says:

ñaaaaaam
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Fruttadi says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Sweet Temps!, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

vanillevaness says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Cuisines Desserts et Cocktails, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Vous êtes invité à poster
cette très belle photo sur:

Cuisines desserts et cocktails
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

vanillevaness says:

Merci pour cette très jolie photo !

Vu sur:
Cuisines desserts et cocktails
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

حسام بشار الخضر Hussam Al Khoder says:

You are invited to

Dragonfly Awards Group
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

hooray_j says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Top 20 Food Pix (mmmm), and we'd love to have this added to the group!

,,, too beautiful !!!!!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Little Grey says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called pretty sweets, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

wow and yum..
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Oriol Gascón says:

Excelente

SEEN IN :

Top 20 Food Pix (mmmm)
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

ghholt says:

You are a Top 20 Food Pix (mmmm) Winner!

Top 20 Food Pix (mmmm)
CongratZ ! Your photo made it to the bottom !!!
Please post it in the appropriate Thread !

--
Seen in the group"Top 20 Food Pix (mmmm)" (?)
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

ghholt says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called A Closer Look at Food-(March Contest Open), and we'd love to have this added to the group!

--
Seen next to a fellow photo of the group "Top 20 Food Pix (mmmm)". (?)
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Flufftail says:

Wow, I love this! :)
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

chiaki100 [deleted] says:

I would eat it and then be sad cuz its gone lol
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

grey goat says:

Absolutely amazing! I only recognise half the motifs though. One to aspire to!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

aka TRENT says:

om nom nom
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

SmileyWhiley in JP says:

Nice!
Yum yum!!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

Katie-Rose says:

Gorgeous!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

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