# Japanese Artistry Lollipops These Lollipops by Artist Shinri Tezuka are Inspired by Hand Fans By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-06-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hand-fans References: [thatsnerdalicious](http://www.thatsnerdalicious.com/play-with-your-food/tezuka-summer-lollipops/) & [ame-shin](http://www.ame-shin.com/) These beautiful lollipops are inspired by the design of traditional Japanese hand fans and, while beautiful and seemingly inedible, are every much so designed to be eaten. Created by Japan-based artist Shinri Tezuka, the lollipops feature the design and aesthetics of [traditional Japanese fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sakura-petal-grater), or uchiwa fans, as they are entitled. The scrumptious lollipops feature flowing imagery of animals, insects and plants, and are packaged in a simple see-through casing that puts the lolly on display. The artist is renowned for creating [lollipops in the likeness of animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluffee-floss), but this collection for the [summer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokyotreat-minimart) takes a different approach with more fixed imagery. The lollipops inspired by the design of hand fans can be purchased at Shinri Tezuka's shop in Tokyo from now until the end of August. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Art-inspired Lollipops:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for confectionary companies to create edible art pieces that are visually appealing and unique. - **Traditional Japanese Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for industries in home decor, fashion, and graphic design to integrate traditional Japanese aesthetics into their products and services. - **Transparent Packaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for packaging companies to create see-through casings that showcase the product, enhancing the visual appeal and attracting consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Confectionary:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for confectionary companies to create edible art pieces that are visually appealing and unique. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for home decor companies to incorporate traditional Japanese design elements into their products, creating unique and culturally inspired pieces. - **Graphic Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for graphic design companies to incorporate traditional Japanese aesthetics into their designs, creating visually captivating and culturally rich artwork. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gel-Infused Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chupa-chups-frooze-pop.md) - [Craft Cocktail Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-cocktail-lollipop.md) - [Celebratory Lollipop Candy Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sees-candies-lollypalooza-box.md) - [Sushi-Inspired 3D-Printed Confections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-confections.md) - [Cherry Blossom Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sakura-lindor.md) - [Lollipop-Inspired Dessert Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slice-x-chupa-chups.md) - [Crystal Seaweed Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/misaky-tokyo.md) - [Zero-Sugar Electrolyte Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sukr.md) - [Summer-Inspired Japanese Snack Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokyotreat-minimart.md)