Midori Miniature Magnet Takoyaki

This miniature magnet by Midori features takoyaki – the golden-brown deep-fried dough balls from Osaka, filled with octopus, pickled ginger and spring onions, coated with spicy sauce, mayonnaise and aonori. The three-dimensional resin miniature is hand-painted and crafted with fine details that cannot be reproduced by machine. Behind the deceptively realistic appearance sits a powerful neodymium magnet.

Highlights

• Hand painting and manual shape correction: Each miniature goes through several hand-crafted work steps – colour nuances such as the glossy sauce layer and the matte aonori flakes are not created by injection moulding, but through targeted brushwork.
• Neodymium magnet with genuine holding power: The integrated magnet holds up to 5 sheets of copy paper securely – for memo notes, recipe cards or Polaroid photos on the fridge or magnetic board.
• Frame-style packaging as a display object: The picture frame-like paper packaging with hanging loop allows the magnet to be displayed even when packaged – as a shelf accessory or as a gift without further wrapping.
• Part of a collectible series: Midori produces the miniature magnets in various Japanese food motifs – the takoyaki complements other designs in the series to create a small street food tableau.

Application & Tips

• Fridge and magnetic board: The neodymium magnet adheres reliably to painted metal surfaces and holds multiple layers of paper – ideal for shopping lists, recipes or family photos.
• Japanese-inspired desk arrangement: Together with a Japanese notebook or desk calendar, the magnet adds a colourful, thematic accent to your desk or pinboard.
• Gift idea with a connection: For fans of Japanese cuisine, Osaka travellers or anyone who knows takoyaki from street stalls – the magnet fits as a gift in any envelope.
• Collect by motif: The miniature magnets in the series can be grouped by food theme – a complete Japanese street food set made up of several motifs creates a decorative arrangement on a magnetic board.

For Japan Enthusiasts

Takoyaki is considered Osaka's culinary symbol – invented in 1935 by street vendor Tomekichi Endo, today present at over 5,000 sales stalls in the city. The classic Osaka finish of thick takoyaki sauce, mayonnaise zigzag, katsuobushi flakes and aonori powder is exactly what Midori has translated into resin: looking crispy on the outside, warm and glossy in colour, with the characteristic topping chaos that every Osaka visitor instantly recognises. The picture frame-style packaging references the Japanese tradition of presenting even small everyday objects with care.

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