30 Creative Lunchbox Ideas From A Talented Japanese Artist

Bored Panda reached out to Tomoko, who shared more about her food art.

First of all, Tomoko commented on which creation using fruits and vegetables is her favorite.

"My favorite characters made from mandarin oranges are among my favorites, especially Psyduck from Pokémon," wrote Tomoko.

The artist also shared what other themes, besides cute animals and flowers, are her sources of inspiration.

Tomoko wrote: "I love themes related to Japan's four seasons, as well as events like Christmas and Halloween."

Tomoko’s food art seems too precious to eat. Therefore, we were curious what the artist thinks about them being eaten after so much work went into making them.

"All of my art is created with the intention of being eaten. I don't use unnatural coloring, and I simply add a creative touch to everyday foods. Sometimes, I create pieces that I even feel like keeping as decorations, but after taking a photo, we eat them as usual. My goal is for everyone to enjoy and have fun while eating my creations," explained Tomoko.

Tomoko’s work is extremely popular both in Japan and internationally. We asked how the artist feels about her success.

"I am very happy that so many people get to see my work. I also learned that the Japanese characters I use as motifs are very popular worldwide, which makes me proud as a Japanese person," Tomoko expressed her happiness.