You usually only see cotton candy at festivals, right?

I heard there’s an “Automatic Cotton Candy Machine” at Amu Plaza Kumamoto, so I went to check it out!

A Slightly Hidden Machine

I arrived at Amu Plaza Kumamoto,

where the machine is  located unassumingly next to the game center on the 6th floor.

It’s a bit tricky to find, but it’s closer if you take the elevator near the adjacent multi-level parking garage (there are three in total, it’s closest to P1).

As soon as you leave the elevator and go left, the machine will be on your immediate left.

Creating “Kawaii”

So, two guys in their thirties—yours truly and a buddy—went to check it out.

We decided to embrace our sweet tooth and try the Cotton Candy Vending Machine!

The process is straightforward with just four steps:

The first thing you need to do is to select the design (shape) and color of your choice on the upper right screen.

In order to do this, first tap the pink button on the lower right screen that says “Start DIY”.

Then, you can select a design.

After you decide on a design, you can select a color.

The clipart-like image in the center of the screen is a preview, so you can see what your creation will look like.

Once you’re happy with your choices, tap the pink “確認” button to confirm.

Then, insert your coins (note: the machine doesn’t take bills, but you can get change at the adjacent game center if needed).

Each session costs 500 yen.

After paying, the machine starts,

and the cotton candy begins to form around a central stick.

The first layer is pink.

yellow for the second to shape it,

and blue wraps it all up.

Finally, you can easily grab your creation from the window in the lower left corner.

It’s ready to eat!!!

And yes, we managed to make something quite kawaii—and surprisingly big!

Just a heads up, regardless of the color you pick, they all taste like sugar.

Making Over 40 Varieties of Cotton Candy

The “Cotton Candy Vending Machine” by HAPREAT Co., Ltd. offers over 40 variations depending on the combinations of designs and colors you choose.

If you ever find yourself at Amu Plaza, why not try making your own unique cotton candy?