The Japanese don’t do things by halves. Their perfectionist nature extends to the way they prepare their meals. Take for instance the day when my son was disappointed at not seeing snow.  

Ta-da! A snowman magically appeared for his dinner.  

When it was time to celebrate Setsubun (a festival aimed to ward off evil spirits), my wife designed a demon for my son.

My daughter doesn’t get left out. On 3 Mar, it was Hinamatsuri 🎎 (Girl’s Day). She got a feast depicting her royal status in our family lol.

Apparently, in Chiba Prefecture, the local futo-maki-matsuri-zushi variety of sushi dates back to the Edo period. The ingredients are laid out such that when the sushi roll is cut, an illustration appears. You can say that the Japanese cares a lot about the aesthetics of their food!