In celebration of the new JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles exhibition, "Looks Delicious! | Exploring Japan's Food Replica Culture," join us for a delightful one-day-only outdoor event: Looks Delicious! Tasty Treats & Sweet Finds!

Inspired by the hyper-realistic world of Japanese food replicas (sampuru), this unique market event will bring the culinary and fashion worlds together. Immerse yourself in a fun, food-themed atmosphere in our Courtyard!

• HarajukuDayLA Curated Market: Explore a dozen vendors hand-selected by HarajukuDayLA, offering a variety of food-themed fashion, accessories, art, and quirky collectibles. Find the perfect piece to express your love for all things tasty and cute!

• Beer Garden & a Feast of Food Vendors: Grab a beer or sake from Dave & Buster’s and satisfy your cravings with a diverse range of culinary delights from some of our best.

Looks Delicious! | Exploring Japan’s Food Replica Culture

Looks Delicious! | Exploring Japan’s Food Replica Culture is the first U.S. exhibition dedicated to shokuhin sampuru, Japan’s astonishingly realistic food replicas. Found in restaurant windows across the country, these handcrafted models are so lifelike they’re often mistaken for the real thing. Originating in the early 20th century, food replicas were first made from wax to showcase unfamiliar dishes in department store restaurants. Today, they’re crafted from durable resins and have become a beloved part of Japanese dining culture, also appearing as novelty items like keychains and phone cases. Visitors can explore seven themed areas, learn about the history and craftsmanship of food replicas, and even create their own bentō to photograph and share.