{"product_id":"tsukasa-sample-taiyaki-keyring","title":"Handmade Japanese Taiyaki Keyring","description":"\u003ch3\u003eJapan's most popular street snack, handcrafted as a tiny piece of food art.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis taiyaki (鯛焼き — fish-shaped cake) keyring is made by Tsukasa Sample (つかさサンプル), a family-run food-replica workshop in Kawasaki, Japan, recognised as \u003cem\u003eKawasaki Meister\u003c\/em\u003e — the city's highest honour for master craftspeople — across two generations since 1973.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is sculpted from vinyl resin and hand-painted: the golden-brown batter, the detailed fish-scale texture, and a glimpse of \u003cem\u003eanko\u003c\/em\u003e (red bean paste) peeking from the seam. Because every keyring is built and painted by hand, no two are exactly alike — some show more anko, others a deeper crust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaiyaki was invented in the Meiji period (1868–1912) by a Tokyo baker who wanted to make \u003cem\u003etai\u003c\/em\u003e (sea bream), a luxury fish associated with celebrations, something everyone could afford. The name plays on \u003cem\u003emedetai\u003c\/em\u003e (joyous, auspicious). Today it's a fixture of Japanese street food at cherry-blossom viewings, summer festivals and New Year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-sculpted vinyl resin (ビニル樹脂), painted by hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 60mm (L) × 43mm (W) × 10mm (D); ~11g (charm only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBall-chain keyring attachment included (style may vary slightly)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade by Tsukasa Sample, est. 1973 — Kawasaki Meister certified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in Kawasaki, Japan.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCare: Wipe with a soft dry cloth. Avoid direct sunlight and extreme heat. Do not submerge in water.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tsukasa Sample","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48728089166052,"sku":"TSKS-KEY-106","price":17.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/2190\/3332\/files\/tsukasa-sample-taiyaki-keyring-hd.png?v=1776427246","url":"https:\/\/www.konbini.com.au\/products\/tsukasa-sample-taiyaki-keyring","provider":"Konbini","version":"1.0","type":"link"}