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We get a rare whiff of the corpse flower, a.k.a. the world’s stinkiest flower, in Tokyo botanical garden

We were ‘lucky’ enough to see and smell the rare flower, which blooms once every few years.

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Snow Sakura in Japan: A magical hanami cherry blossom viewing experience【Pics & Video】

Temperatures dipped dramatically this week, transforming sakura spots into icy pink-tinged dreamworlds.

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Korean pastry chef crafts incredibly realistic floral cakes using just buttercream 【Pics】

When cakes are no longer something to be eaten, but to be looked at.

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Jam from Village Vanguard captures not only the sweetness but the beauty of flowers as well!

This alluring jam containing actual flower petals is not just sweet to taste but also gorgeous to look at!

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Kailijumei’s line of color-changing, flower lipsticks are all the rage now across the world

This Chinese lipstick is so beautiful in its design that you won’t want to use it on yourself.

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Beautiful marshmallow flowers are in bloom at Tokyo’s Dominque Ansel Bakery!

Sakura season may be over in Tokyo, but we were still able to see some beautiful and sweet flowers bloom at the Dominique Ansel Bakery in Omotesando, Tokyo!

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We try Häagen-Dazs Rose and Sakura: It’s like there’s a toilet in my mouth and everyone’s invited

On 3 February, Häagen-Dazs Japan released two new flavors to celebrate their 30th anniversary: Rose and Sakura (cherry blossom). Although they were unusual flavors in the realm of ice cream, in the more than capable hands of Häagen-Dazs they’re sure to be great… right?

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Darth Vader flower blooms in Kyoto, total Empire takeover to follow

A peculiar flower that resembles Darth Vader has just bloomed at the Kyoto Botanical Garden, causing rebels in the Kyoto metropolitan area to tremble in fear. With two deep pitted areas and a smaller one in the middle, as well as a bulbous cap with curled edges, it appears the Sith Lord has been reincarnated as a flower.

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The World of Japanese Ornamental Hairpins: Breathtakingly Beautiful Flowers and Butterflys Caught in Time

Kanzashi have been used to adorn the hair of Japanese women throughout the ages. These ornamental hairpins are still considered a form of art and are crafted with pride even today, even though Japanese women wear traditional kimono less than ever before.

Our sister site YouPouch recently featured the incredible work of kanzashi artist Sakae, who uses flower blossoms and butterflies as the main motif of her work. We think you’ll agree that each piece is a work of beauty caught in time, so check the gallery below and be prepared to have your breath taken away.

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Colorful Cotton Candy Flowers From China Made in Four Minutes

When you purchase cotton candy, it’s usually chaotically twirled around a paper cone or haphazardly shoved into a plastic bag with a clown face printed on the front.  But these cotton candy flowers from China are almost too beautiful to eat and you won’t believe how they’re made!

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