# Meticulous Japanese-Inspired Treats Edible Art Cookies are as Beautiful as They are Delicious By Ariel Weber | Published 2013-02-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-art-cookies References: [spoon-tamago](http://www.spoon-tamago.com/2013/02/20/the-edible-art-of-risa-hirai/) & [foodiggity](http://www.foodiggity.com/a-bonsai-cookie-and-other-edible-art-by-risa-hirai/) Artist Risa Hirai creates edible art cookies, which are a mesmerizing and meticulous treat to look at as well as enjoy. A senior at Tama Art University, Ms. Hirai creates items that reference her [Japanese heritage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sakura-petal-grater). She creates such scrumptious treats as cookies made to look like a bonsai tree and even goes as far as making an entire sukiyaki dinner. The edible art cookies, which provide a sweet experience for your tastebuds, is so beautifully made that it may be hard not to treat them as pieces of art rather then as food. Her intent for making these edible art pieces was to attract art seekers to her gallery exhibit by way of the stomach. For those residing in Tokyo, her work will be on display March 11-16th at the [Gallery Tokyo Humanite](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ode-to-kyoto). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Edible Art:** Exploration of creating visually stunning and delicious food products. - **Japanese-inspired Treats:** Incorporation of Japanese heritage and culture into edible creations. - **Art Seeker Attractions:** Using food as a medium to attract art enthusiasts and gallery visitors. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for chefs and pastry artists to create unique and visually appealing edible creations. - **Art and Design:** Integration of food as an artistic medium to create immersive experiences for art enthusiasts. - **Hospitality and Events:** Utilizing edible art as a way to enhance events and attract attendees with visually stunning and delicious offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Design-Centric Dynamic Artful Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artful-cake.md) - [Nature-Inspired Cookie Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-forest-cookie-can.md) - [Sushi-Inspired 3D-Printed Confections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-confections.md) - [Hyperrealistic Food Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looks-delicious.md) - [Visually Stimulating Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breathtaking-dessert.md) - [Hand-Decorated Dog Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woofkies.md) - [Edible Artist-Created Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mothers-day-artist-collection.md) - [Artisan Asian Cuisine Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-insomnia-cookies.md) - [Artisan Tea-Infused Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earl-grey-white-chocolate.md)