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Naomi Yamamoto

Naomi Yamamoto is a well-respected Japanese sugarcrafter who hasbeen teaching sugarcraft for over 25 years. A wedding cake designer, sugar artist, sugarcraft instructor.
She studied in the USA and the UK and is certified by Brooklands College to teach sugarcraft to a high standard. Naomi taught at the Genteel Academy in Tokyo, sister school to Brooklands College, as an executive instructor for 13 years and now teaches at a technical college in Tokyo as well as overseas. She has demonstrated at the British Sugarcraft Guild's International Exhibition and at Squires Kitchen.
Naomi's creations often appear in Japanese media, including TV, as well as international media such as Wedding Cakes – A Design Source magazine. Her work is elegant, meticulous, shows a high level of creativity and draws recognition not only in Japan but also from enthusiasts worldwide, particularly her beautiful sugar flowers.

Current Status:
- Sugarcraft Instructor of Japan Special School of Confectionery
- Holding many lessons around the world

Participation in Judging Panel:
from 2007 ~ Japan Cake Show Tokyo Sugarcraft Division



Books
Wedding Cakes: The Couture Collection in Chinese

Wedding Cakes: The Couture Collection in Chinese

By Naomi Yamamoto
2020 / China Light Industry Press Ltd.

Sugar Flowers: The Signature Collection

Sugar Flowers: The Signature Collection

By Naomi Yamamoto
2018 / B. Dutton Publishing Limited

Introducing how to make all 25 kinds of flowers, focusing on the most loved flowers top 5 in the world. A book full of elegant and beautiful sugar flowers.

The Art of Sugarcraft

The Art of Sugarcraft

Participation
2014 / B. Dutton Publishing Limited

An amazing Sugarcraft treatise of 520-page by 20 of the world’s best cake decorating instructors. I was honoured to participate in the cake decorating and sugar flower pages of the book.

Wedding Cakes: The Couture Collection

Wedding Cakes: The Couture Collection

By Naomi Yamamoto
2013 / B. Dutton Publishing Limited

Showcases a brand new collection of stunning wedding cakes. The perfect sourcebook for brides-to-be and cake makers alike, Naomi offers a wealth of wedding cake inspiration with unique and varied design ideas for every month of the year.

Delicate Sugarcraft from Japan

Delicate Sugarcraft from Japan

By Naomi Yamamoto
2007 / Shibata Shoten

This eagerly-awaited title from talented sugarcrafter, Naomi Yamamoto, is certain to become a staple in the sugarcrafter’s library. Every popular sugarcraft technique is covered in depth with step photography to demonstrate each skill, spanning over 430 pages in total. Although it is written in Japanese it has still become a favourite with sugarcrafters all over the world.

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