Japan: Restaurants compete with elaborate fake plastic food displays
By DW
09 June 2021 |
11:05 am
Detailed and incredibly realistic replicas of meals have been on show outside Japanese restaurants for more than 100 years. An establishment's success can depend on how well its dishes look in the window.
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