Katanuki

Katanuki (カタヌキ or 型抜き), literally diecutting, is an activity common at Japanese festivals in which a colored mold of candy made of wheat flour, starch, or sugar, is carved using a needle or toothpick in the shape of an animal, star, a cherry blossom, etc. Those who are able to skillfully carve the mold receive a prize.

Katanuki

Katanuki (カタヌキ or 型抜き), literally diecutting, is an activity common at Japanese festivals in which a colored mold of candy made of wheat flour, starch, or sugar, is carved using a needle or toothpick in the shape of an animal, star, a cherry blossom, etc. Those who are able to skillfully carve the mold receive a prize.