The Japanese are infamous for their unique palates, and this array of unusual foods made in Japan certainly showcases the full range of edible innovation.
From commercially-sold human breast milk to mayonnaise margaritas, I can honestly say that there is not a single product in this cluster that I would happily try.
Implications - Certain foods that are deemed normal in certain cultures can be extremely unusual to others. It is the unique qualities of "bizarre" foods that companies can play off of. By marketing food that is perceived as gross or odd, a brand can draw in consumers who desire to experience other cultures. Consumers looking for new experiences are always willing to try unheard-of products.
47 Unusual Japanese Foods
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Drinkable Lettuce
Salad Water Makes Staying Healthy Taste Green
44
Square Fruit
Watermelons That Make It Look Hip To Be Square
43
Japanese Lunch Art
Bizarre Bento Boxes
42
Tofu with a twist
41
Edible Cartoons
Face Food Bento Boxes
40
Ice Cucumber Soda
Pepsi's Veggie Pop Gets Big in Japan
39
Fake Noodle Porn
Fake Noodle Cup Full of Naughty Goods
38
Edible Album Covers
Obacchi Jacket Bento Meals
37
$6,100 Black Melons
Rare Japanese Densuke Watermelon
36
Company Wants to Trademark Pizza Scent
35
Fruit Sushi
Unagi & Banana Rolls at the Bellagio
34
Mega Unbrandings
McDonald's Abstract ‘Quarter Pounder' Store
33
Anteadote Teas
Ready to Drink Tea Segment Takes Off
32
Vinegar drinks catching on.
31
Insect Sushi
Bug 'Power Protein' Snacks
30
McBakeries
McDonalds Launches McBakery Line
29
Prison-Themed Restaurants
Alcatraz in Tokyo
28
Controversial Political Satire
Obama Waffles Evoke Sterotypes
27
Luxury Junk Food
Caviar Burgers at Serendipity3
26
Human Breast Milk Commercially Available For Babies in Japan?
25
Asianizing Potato Chips
Cool Packaging at Japanese Design Show
24
Bizarre Energy Drinks
Chinese Deer Penis Wine
23
Edible Album Covers (UPDATE)
Bento Box Art
22
Super Sizing Japan
McDonald's Mega Series
21
Offering the "Reborn Digital" a Taste
Pepsi Markets New Tava Drink
20
Fishy Ice Cream Flavors
The Jellyfish Ice Cream is Popular in Japan
19
Unusual Canned Foods
Bread in a Can
18
Beer Milk Hybrids
Bilk Is An Odd Drink Blend
17
Dancing Chips
Terra Chips Activated by Clapping
16
Mayo Margaritas
Creamy Japanese Mayogaritas
15
5 Minute Standing Sushi Bars
Uogashi Nihon-Ichi
14
Produce Shortages Due To Fad Diets
Japan 'Morning Banana Diet'
13
Yogurt Flavored Pop
Pepsi White in Japan
12
Famous Portraits Made of Sushi
Ken Kawasumi's "Sunflowers"
11
Coffee Alternatives
Caffeinated Mushroom Drink
10
$1000 Bunch of Grapes
Japanese Ruby Roman Variety sold at auction
9
Beer Jello
8
Canned Wine Cross-Branding
Monde Vineyard Vino on Japan Rail East
7
Recycled Food?
Nepurée Makes Juice and Food From Rejected Produce
6
Soy Sauce Ice Cream
Japanese Dessert Topping
5
Viagra Ice Cream
A Hard Treat To Beat
4
Unusual Icecream Flavours
Squid Gut & Charcoal
3
Real Eel Soft Drinks
Fishy Japanese Drinks
2
Tear Free Onion Created
Dry Your Eyes
1
Free Radical Water
Mizu No Genso is Just Hydrogen and Oxygen
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