Shinobu Ichiyanagi
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Shinobu “Shan” Ichiyanagi (一柳 忍, Ichiyangi Shinobu, born May 26, 1952) also known as "CANDYMAN" is a master Amezaiku or candy sculpture artist.[1] As a party and event entertainer, he specializes in sculpting hot taffy-like candy into fantastic animals and objects using a palette of gemstone inspired candy colors.[2][3] This traditional ancient Japanese folk art that originated in China has been practiced for over a 1000 years in Japan.[4]
Shinobu Ichiyanagi | |
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Born | (1952-05-26) May 26, 1952 (age 71) Sapporo Hokkaido, Japan |
Occupation(s) | Amezaiku Shokunin, Gemologist, Jewelry Designer, |
Years active | 1971–Present |
Through a thirty-year career, Ichiyanagi has become known internationally as a live performance artist.[5][6][7]
His big fans call him as a ”Shan The Candyman", "Shan The Candy Sculptor", "Shan The Candy Artist" and more.[8]
In addition to his Amezaiku career, Ichiyanagi is a Graduate Gemologist G.G. - jewelry designer[9] and a karate Instructor,[10][11] holding Black Belts in three styles, Shorinji Kempo - Shotekan Karate - Shinkendo.