Japan city launches edible-looking boot souvenirs inspired by Taiwan braised pork rice

A city government in Japan has unveiled a bizarre yet impressively realistic pair of fully wearable boots modelled after Taiwan’s beloved dish, braised pork rice. The creation has sparked a lively discussion on social media and left netizens in Taiwan both amused and in disbelief. Lu rou fan, or braised pork rice, is one of Taiwan’s most iconic dishes. It features tender pork simmered in a sweet and savoury soy sauce. The dish is served over white rice with vegetables and a boiled egg and is...