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47 Unusual Japanese Foods

— November 28, 2008 — Lifestyle
The Japanese are infamous for their unique palates, and this array of unusual foods made in Japan certainly showcases the full range of edible innovation.

From commercially-sold human breast milk to mayonnaise margaritas, I can honestly say that there is not a single product in this cluster that I would happily try.

Implications - Certain foods that are deemed normal in certain cultures can be extremely unusual to others. It is the unique qualities of "bizarre" foods that companies can play off of. By marketing food that is perceived as gross or odd, a brand can draw in consumers who desire to experience other cultures. Consumers looking for new experiences are always willing to try unheard-of products.
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Tear Free Onion Created
Tear Free Onion Created
Dry Your Eyes
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Free Radical Water
Free Radical Water
Mizu No Genso is Just Hydrogen and Oxygen
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Vinegar drinks catching on.
Vinegar drinks catching on.
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Real Eel Soft Drinks
Real Eel Soft Drinks
Fishy Japanese Drinks
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Anteadote Teas
Anteadote Teas
Ready to Drink Tea Segment Takes Off
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40
Recycled Food?
Recycled Food?
Nepurée Makes Juice and Food From Rejected Produce
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39
Soy Sauce Ice Cream
Soy Sauce Ice Cream
Japanese Dessert Topping
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38
Coffee Alternatives
Coffee Alternatives
Caffeinated Mushroom Drink
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37
Produce Shortages Due To Fad Diets
Produce Shortages Due To Fad Diets
Japan 'Morning Banana Diet'
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36
Company Wants to Trademark Pizza Scent
Company Wants to Trademark Pizza Scent
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35
Offering the "Reborn Digital" a Taste
Offering the "Reborn Digital" a Taste
Pepsi Markets New Tava Drink
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34
Viagra Ice Cream
Viagra Ice Cream
A Hard Treat To Beat
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33
Mayo Margaritas
Mayo Margaritas
Creamy Japanese Mayogaritas
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Unusual Icecream Flavours
Unusual Icecream Flavours
Squid Gut & Charcoal
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31
Canned Wine Cross-Branding
Canned Wine Cross-Branding
Monde Vineyard Vino on Japan Rail East
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30
Famous Portraits Made of Sushi
Famous Portraits Made of Sushi
Ken Kawasumi's "Sunflowers"
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Super Sizing Japan
Super Sizing Japan
McDonald's Mega Series
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28
Dancing Chips
Dancing Chips
Terra Chips Activated by Clapping
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27
Beer Jello
Beer Jello
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Beer Milk Hybrids
Beer Milk Hybrids
Bilk Is An Odd Drink Blend
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25
$1000 Bunch of Grapes
$1000 Bunch of Grapes
Japanese Ruby Roman Variety sold at auction
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24
Tofu with a twist
Tofu with a twist
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Yogurt Flavored Pop
Yogurt Flavored Pop
Pepsi White in Japan
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22
Fishy Ice Cream Flavors
Fishy Ice Cream Flavors
The Jellyfish Ice Cream is Popular in Japan
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21
5 Minute Standing Sushi Bars
5 Minute Standing Sushi Bars
Uogashi Nihon-Ichi
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20
Edible Album Covers
Edible Album Covers
Obacchi Jacket Bento Meals
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19
Asianizing Potato Chips
Asianizing Potato Chips
Cool Packaging at Japanese Design Show
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18
$6,100 Black Melons
$6,100 Black Melons
Rare Japanese Densuke Watermelon
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17
Edible Album Covers (UPDATE)
Edible Album Covers (UPDATE)
Bento Box Art
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Human Breast Milk Commercially Available For Babies in Japan?
Human Breast Milk Commercially Available For Babies in Japan?
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15
Luxury Junk Food
Luxury Junk Food
Caviar Burgers at Serendipity3
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14
McBakeries
McBakeries
McDonalds Launches McBakery Line
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13
Ice Cucumber Soda
Ice Cucumber Soda
Pepsi's Veggie Pop Gets Big in Japan
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12
Mega Unbrandings
Mega Unbrandings
McDonald's Abstract ‘Quarter Pounder' Store
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11
Unusual Canned Foods
Unusual Canned Foods
Bread in a Can
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10
Insect Sushi
Insect Sushi
Bug 'Power Protein' Snacks
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9
Edible Cartoons
Edible Cartoons
Face Food Bento Boxes
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8
Prison-Themed Restaurants
Prison-Themed Restaurants
Alcatraz in Tokyo
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7
Fake Noodle Porn
Fake Noodle Porn
Fake Noodle Cup Full of Naughty Goods
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6
Bizarre Energy Drinks
Bizarre Energy Drinks
Chinese Deer Penis Wine
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5
Square Fruit
Square Fruit
Watermelons That Make It Look Hip To Be Square
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4
Fruit Sushi
Fruit Sushi
Unagi & Banana Rolls at the Bellagio
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3
Controversial Political Satire
Controversial Political Satire
Obama Waffles Evoke Sterotypes
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2
Drinkable Lettuce
Drinkable Lettuce
Salad Water Makes Staying Healthy Taste Green
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1
Japanese Lunch Art
Japanese Lunch Art
Bizarre Bento Boxes
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