# Adorable 3D Latte Art Kazuki Yamamato's Coffee Canvasses Will Perk Anyone Up By Meghan Young | Published 2013-05-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kazuki-yamamato References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2013/05/01/Kazuki-Yamamotos-Amazing-Latte-Art/) & [npr.org](http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/04/24/178841995/masterpiece-in-a-mug-japanese-latte-art-will-perk-you-up) Kazuki Yamamato is a Japanese latte artist that takes these mug masterpieces to the next level. Instead of solely using the [milk foam](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreo-baristamaker-air) as a flat canvas, he occasionally turns them into adorable three dimensional portraits. From cute cats and grown men to pairs of panda and whimsical monsters, Kazuki Yamamato has nailed down the art of latte froth. Making a name for himself on [Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notifier) with over 85,000, Kazuki Yamamato releases a daily picture of his latest creation to his followers. Based in Osaka, Kazuki Yamamato is one of many latte artists to emerge from Japan. Although the phenomenon has reached the Western world, according to [NPR's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-things-conesidered) The Salt, it is much more common in Japan. By the looks of Kazuki Yamamato's work, that is hard to argue against. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 99% | 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) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **3D Latte Art:** Innovative use of milk foam in latte art to create three-dimensional portraits. - **Social Media Showcase:** Sharing latte art creations on Twitter to gain a large following and showcase talent. - **Japanese Latte Art Influence:** Increased popularity and skill in latte art in Japan compared to the Western world. ### Where This Applies - **Coffee Shops:** Opportunity for coffee shops to differentiate their offerings and attract customers by featuring 3D latte art. - **Social Media Platforms:** Platforms like Twitter can further promote and popularize latte art by providing a space for artists to share their creations. - **Latte Art Training:** Demand for specialized training and workshops to learn and master the art of creating 3D latte art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Coffee-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andrew-rae.md) - [3D-Printed Matcha Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godzilla-matcha-monsters.md) - [Smart Milk Frothers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreo-baristamaker.md) - [Autumnal Japanese Tea Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-black-tea-mousse-tea-latte.md) - [Sensorial Tea Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pique-moco-bouquet-tea-latte.md) - [Character Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-moky.md) - [Chocolate Cereal Milk Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canned-lattes.md) - [Barista-Quality Frother Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delonghi.md) - [Frothy Canned Cold Brews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draft-lattes.md)