I used to walk through the World showcase if I were looking for a place to eat or seeking out a specific character. Only recently have I started actually exploring all of the things that the World Showcase has to offer.
The Japan Pavilion is one of the original countries to open in the World Showcase. It offers 3 different dining options, a department store size shopping area, and a Pagoda that if the focal point of the Pavilion. It the store, you can harvest a pearl, which is a really cool thing to do. They also offer several jewelry settings for your pearl, and helps transform a Japanese trade into a magical memory.
One of the coolest things about this pavilion is the candy artists that do demonstrations throughout the day. You can see Miyuki, the only female artist out of the 14-15 various artists that work in the Pavilion. If you check out this week's Magical Monday, you can see her in action!
The Japanese art of candy making goes back over 250 years. The artists create animals, flowers and other designs from the hot soft rice dough that hardens as it cools. They use scissors and tweezers to mold and shape the dough. It's awesome to watch, and I found myself mesmerized by the details of the final product. If you get a chance the next time you're at Epcot, take some time to really explore Japan. You won't be disappointed.
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