Dear Diary, 

As I’m sure you noticed by now, I have a sweet tooth. Sure I can slurp down noodles with the best of ‘em, but my veins have an alarming percentage of sugar running through them. Don't worry, the doctor prescribed me some time in the forest. But, I found something so sugary and beautiful, it took all of my self control not to eat it immediately. Amezaiku, or the Japanese art of crafting candy sculptures, has been testing me and I don't want to get caught licking sweets around town like Ariana Grande.

You can get them in shops or online, but what literally almost knocked me to the ground were the street performers creating these little works of edible art instantly, outside, and with an audience. It was like watching someone create a glass sculpture, but so much more delicious. Imagine sculptors wielding molten sugar like Michelangelo with marble, crafting delicate animals, vibrant flowers, and even mythical creatures right before your eyes. 

The artisans behind this magic are like culinary wizards, their hands moving with mesmerizing precision as they shape the sticky syrup into works of art. Armed with nothing but a pair of scissors and some tweezers, they transform these tiny blobs of hot sugar into whimsical creations that seem too beautiful to eat – almost. 

Oh, what to choose? The realistic goldfish? The cutesy white bunny? The chrysanthemum? My advice? If you can’t pick one just get all three! 

Until the next sweet treat, diary! 

Xoxo, 

Maria