# Terrific Timber Sushi Sets This Wooden Sushi Set Encourages Contemporary Imaginative Play By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-02-01 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sushi-set References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/51612/) & [dwellstudio](http://www.dwellstudio.com/modern-kids-rooms/wooden-sushi-set.html) There are a lot of shining moments in a child’s early years and adding international cuisine to that list is simple with the Wooden Sushi Set. The expertly crafted wooden toy set features everything that you’d find in an [authentic Japanese sushi meal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omakase-sushi-course) including rice, raw fish, seaweed and even traditional [wooden serving platters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-kitchen-tools). Children can play by attaching various pieces together to create unique rolls; they stick together by built-in magnets and are finished off with Velcro seaweed wraps. [Imaginative play](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokidos-playcubes) is a great way for kids to try out different roles and allow their imaginations to wander. The Wooden Sushi Set is great for soon-to-be chefs or even the soon-to-be sushi fanatic who could eat the delicate food for every meal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Imaginative Play Toys:** The trend of imaginative play continues to grow, creating an opportunity for innovative and detailed toy sets like the Wooden Sushi Set. - **Culturally Diverse Toy Sets:** With an increasing focus on diversity and inclusivity, toy companies can take advantage of creating toy sets that introduce children to different cultures and cuisines, like the Wooden Sushi Set. - **Magnetic and Velcro Toy Sets:** The use of magnets and Velcro in toy sets, like in the Wooden Sushi Set, provides a unique and interactive play experience that can be applied to other toy sets as well. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Industry:** Toy companies can capitalize on the trend of imaginative play and create intricately detailed toy sets that introduce children to different cultures and cuisines. - **Early Childhood Education Industry:** Incorporating culturally diverse toy sets, such as the Wooden Sushi Set, into early childhood education can promote inclusivity and expose children to different cultures and cuisines. - **Kitchen and Dining Industry:** The Wooden Sushi Set provides an opportunity for the kitchen and dining industry to create child-friendly kitchen tools and utensils that encourage imaginative play and introduce children to different cuisines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Children Storytelling Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-traveler-pretend-play.md) - [Magnetic Wooden Animal Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nini-amici-toy-set.md) - [Color-Changing Cooking Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simmer-stir-stovetop-play-set.md) - [Sushi-Themed Pet Feeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-feeder-tray.md) - [Camp-Inspired Children’s Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lets-explore-outdoor-cooking-play-set.md) - [Child-Friendly Knife Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/progressive-knife-set.md) - [At-Home Omakase Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noble-fresh-cart.md) - [Kids Cookware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/material.md) - [Playful Sushi-Inspired Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-suitcases.md)