Ito begins by reshaping tofu into paddle boards, teardrops, stepping away from traditional moulds to give it a contemporary ...

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The worlds of food and art collide with the free exhibit, “Looks Delicious!” at Japan House in Hollywood, which runs through Jan. 25, 2026. In Japan, the practice of shokuhin sampuru (or “sample foods ...

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