<strong>Edible art: </strong>Chef by day and food carving Instagrammer by night, Takehiro Kishimoto practices mukimono -- the Japanese art of carving decorative garnishing -- as well as Thai carving.
Edible art: Chef by day and food carving Instagrammer by night, Takehiro Kishimoto practices mukimono -- the Japanese art of carving decorative garnishing -- as well as Thai carving.
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<strong>Gaku Carving: </strong>The chef founded Instagram account Gaku Carving in 2016. It's since amassed more than 280,000 followers.
Gaku Carving: The chef founded Instagram account Gaku Carving in 2016. It's since amassed more than 280,000 followers.
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<strong>Challenging mediums: </strong>"Even with the same ingredient, each fruit or vegetable has a different shape and softness. It took me five years to overcome and understand the art," says Takehiro.
Challenging mediums: "Even with the same ingredient, each fruit or vegetable has a different shape and softness. It took me five years to overcome and understand the art," says Takehiro.
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<strong>Tempura Pokemon balls:</strong> The Kobe-based chef says he always eats what he carves, often using it to create tempura. <br />
Tempura Pokemon balls: The Kobe-based chef says he always eats what he carves, often using it to create tempura.
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<strong>Life-long student: </strong>It took Takehiro about five years to master the art of food carving, he says. These days, he's dabbling in Chinese carving styles.
Life-long student: It took Takehiro about five years to master the art of food carving, he says. These days, he's dabbling in Chinese carving styles.
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<strong>Colors of nature: </strong>Takehiro says his love of food carving stems from his appreciation for the colors of nature.
Colors of nature: Takehiro says his love of food carving stems from his appreciation for the colors of nature.
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<strong>Inspired by produce: </strong>"I often go to the vegetable section in the market to check out produce and imagine what they can become before carving them," says Takehiro.
Inspired by produce: "I often go to the vegetable section in the market to check out produce and imagine what they can become before carving them," says Takehiro.
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