About Us
Walk past almost any restaurant in Japan and you will spot them in the window: bowls of ramen and plates of curry that never go cold and never get eaten, yet still look good enough to make you hungry. That craft began in Osaka in 1932. We are an Osaka workshop carrying it on, one handmade piece at a time, for customers around the world.
Fake Food Japan opened in 2012 with one goal: to give people anywhere the chance to own this Japanese craft for themselves. Every item is handmade to order by artisans who have spent their lives perfecting it. No two pieces come out exactly alike, which is rather the point.
Have a look through the catalog to see what is possible. If you have something specific in mind, we also take customized orders for one-of-a-kind pieces you will not find anywhere else.
Who buys fake food?
More people than you might think:
- Travelers after a uniquely Japanese gift for family, friends, coworkers, clients, or corporate event guests
- Teachers and instructors who want durable, reusable teaching aids
- Advertising and film crews who need set props that read perfectly on camera
- Restaurant owners who want customers to see a dish before they order it
Meet the team
Originally from Ohio, Justin has called Osaka home since 2003. A longtime fan of Japanese culture and food, he started Fake Food Japan to share both with the rest of the world.
Born and raised in Osaka, Japan's food capital, Morino-san has spent his entire life in the family fake-food business. He is known across the industry for his precision, down to the last grain of rice. In 2012 he teamed up with Justin to bring that work to customers worldwide.
Inside the workshop
How to reach us
We handle requests in both English and Japanese. Email is the fastest way to reach us at info@fakefoodjapan.com.
Based in Japan? Visit our Japanese store on Yahoo! Shopping.
