With the Japanese reverence for aesthetically pleasing food, it’s no surprise that candy crafting artisan Shinri Tezuka has made a name for himself with his fantastic sugar creations. As we reported previously, he has been in charge of his own shop, Asakusa Amezaiku Ameshin, since 2013, and is perhaps best known for his incredibly lifelike candy goldfish.
Since our last report, Tezuka has been so busy raising his profile by appearing on numerous Japanese television shows and at various events, he’s now been able to open up a second store, right underneath Tokyo Skytree!
The new store was officially opened on July 31. Named Asakusa Amezaiku Ameshin Tokyo Skytree Town Soramachi Branch, the opening of the store was announced on Tezuka’s official Twitter account, @candy_ameshin.
▼ The official announcement
【重大発表！】
— 浅草 飴細工 アメシン🍭 (@candy_ameshin) July 5, 2015
もうご存知の方もいらっしゃるかと思いますが…この度、飴細工 アメシンの２号店をオープンすることになりました！
場所はスカイツリーのおひざもと、東京ソラマチ内です。
オープンは7／31(金)です！ pic.twitter.com/nUlXgeyuhB
▼ Camera crews are a common sight as the new store has already been featured on various television programmes, including NHK news.
【お知らせ】
— 浅草 飴細工 アメシン🍭 (@candy_ameshin) July 31, 2015
忘れてました！明日8／1(土)NHK総合「NHKニュースおはよう日本」でアメシン・東京ソラマチ店から生中継がある予定です！AM6:43頃に1分半(全国版)と
AM7:48頃に５分間(関東甲信越版)です！
観て下さい！ pic.twitter.com/mIvWcDyztL
▼ Tezuka hard at work in the new store. Lucky customers will be able to catch him in the act of crafting his candy creations.
この後NHK総合「おはよう日本(関東甲信越版)」でまた中継が入ります！7:48頃の予定です。うちわ飴もちらっと映るかもしれません…！
— 浅草 飴細工 アメシン🍭 (@candy_ameshin) July 31, 2015
５分間ありますので結構長いです！まだ朝早いですが良かったらご覧ください！ pic.twitter.com/ACozJSwA86
▼ The summer-themed ‘uchiwa’ (fan) lollipops
大人気のうちわ飴ですが…もう暫くしたら夏の柄から秋の柄に変わります。
— 浅草 飴細工 アメシン🍭 (@candy_ameshin) August 20, 2015
夏の柄のご購入をお考えの方はお急ぎ下さい^ ^
（写真は夏の和柄です） pic.twitter.com/ATzHbzKZyK
▼ The designs of the lollipops change from season to season, and correspond to aspects of Japanese nature. Below is the autumn collection.
本日９月１日より、うちわ飴は秋の和柄にかわりました。
— 浅草 飴細工 アメシン🍭 (@candy_ameshin) September 1, 2015
写真の柄以外にもご用意しております。是非ソラマチ店で実物をご覧になってください。
人気の柄は売り切れの場合もございます。
※うちわ飴はソラマチ店限定商品です。 pic.twitter.com/tDP2lOZ1Ly
▼ The Skytree branch is also the only place you can buy the limited “bon bon” candies
【新商品のお知らせ】
— 浅草 飴細工 アメシン🍭 (@candy_ameshin) July 31, 2015
「ボンボン飴」《ソラマチ限定》
職人がひとつひとつ手作りしたボンボン飴です。日本酒や黒みつが中に閉じ込められています。味は４種類で・日本酒・柚子酒・黒みつ・ラムネ です。
江戸みやげにいかがでしょうか。 pic.twitter.com/JrxTNkxLJ5
But of course, Tezuka is also still busily working on a variety of animal creations, including:
▼ Shells and claws
以前ドラマの撮影用にお作りした飴細工のホタテと蟹つめです。
— 浅草 飴細工 アメシン🍭 (@candy_ameshin) July 2, 2015
俳優さんが殻ごとバリバリ食べるシーンに使われました。
飴で出来てます！嘘じゃないんです！ pic.twitter.com/lGtBoEXhaW
▼ Dogs
オーダーを頂いてお作りしたチワワさん。
— 浅草 飴細工 アメシン🍭 (@candy_ameshin) June 8, 2015
なんだかしっぽが美味しそう…… pic.twitter.com/EKZzoAbTvD
▼Dolphins, pigs and bears
在庫ご用意いたしました！！
— 浅草 飴細工 アメシン🍭 (@candy_ameshin) May 23, 2015
ご迷惑をおかけしました…(；～；) pic.twitter.com/TxAL7zNKFV
▼ Frogs
https://twitter.com/nijiri_fumi/status/586897087633104896▼ And, of course, more exquisitely carved fish!
https://twitter.com/wakazu/status/598715800795516928Why not combine a visit to the tallest tower in the world (at the time of writing, at least!) with the opportunity to stock up on the kind of stunning sweets that’ll have your friends and family slavering with envy?
Shop Information
Asakusa Amezaiku Ameshin Tokyo Sky Tree Town Soramachi Branch
Address:
Tokyo-to, Sumida-ku, Oshiage 1-1-2
Tokyo Sky Tree Town Soramachi 4F East Yard 11
東京都墨田区押上 一丁目一番二号
東京スカイツリータウン・ソラマチ4階 イーストヤード11番地
Source: Japaaan, Twitter/@candy_ameshin
Main Image: Twitter/@candy_ameshin
Japanese candy craftsman creates new line of lollipops with traditional summer themes
Young Japanese artist crafts exquisite animal-shaped candy at his shop in Asakusa
Sweet gift: Japanese Twitter users are making these delicious bouquets, and you can too!【Video】
Lightning storm photos of the Skytree show the Tokyo symbol in a whole new light【Photos】
Candy-scented incense sticks smell sweet, probably taste like burning
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Foreign driver’s license conversion test passes plummet from over 90% to 33% in Japan
A whole slew of Totoro Christmas cakes are on their way to make the season extra merry【Photos】
Nintendo releases Metroid-shaped ice cube/cooking tray and Samus arm cannon pillow【Pics】
Popular Japanese ramen restaurant Ichiran’s lucky bags are great value for money
KFC Japan opens a Christmas restaurant in Tokyo…but why???
Japan’s Shinkansen trains are getting a Super Mario makeover【Pics】
Cup Noodle mystery meat instant rice returns to Japanese stores after a seven-year absence
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
The Thanko lucky bag overfloweth with interesting products
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Yoshinoya adds first-ever chain-wide ramen with new beef and pork-broth noodle hot pot meals
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Shibuya’s Don Quijote?
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowd sizes in Nara?
Studio Ghibli stamps lift your spirits with motivational phrases from Totoro
New fish discovered and named “Vanderhorstia supersaiyan” for obvious reasons
Japanese town suing resident for being a jerk
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
Tokyo hotel lets you make your stay a Sanrio one with special My Melody and Kuromi rooms【Pics】
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
New My Little Pony cafe opens in Tokyo with themed foods, exclusive merchandise
Tokyo Tower, Skytree don French Tricolour in show of sympathy following Paris terrorist attack
Japan’s most punk rock candy store can be found in Tokyo
Cherry blossom cotton candy pizza sounds too good to be true, but it actually exists in Tokyo
Gigantic Evangelion Spear of Longinus appears stabbed in the ground at the Tokyo Skytree【Photos】
No, the Tokyo Skytree wasn’t lit in colors of Ukraine for solidarity…but another landmark is
Our favorite Japanese snack craft artisan goes pro, with a Cup Noodle astronaut
Japanese mom’s sketchbook of amazing anime character designs from 50 years ago amazes daughter
Capcom vs. Osamu Tezuka art exhibit swaps artists for crossover celebration
Is this Tokyo, or Final Fantasy? Rainy season night makes for incredible Skytree view【Photos】
Thomas the Tank Engine in Ramune candy form is actually pretty terrifying 【Pics】
Sakura Skytree photos take Tokyo’s breath away, give kick-start to cherry blossom season【Photos】
Japanese candy company make tearful, heartfelt apology for raising their prices… by US$0.07
Leave a Reply