"How to Make the Most of Your Snack Companion Can After Enjoying the Treats ♡"

Do You Know "Okashi no Mikata Can"?

"Okashi no Mikata," a company based in Osaka, creates cans for confectionery stores.

They aim to have local patisseries use beautifully designed, cute, and fun cans to help with promotions, resulting in dozens of fantastic can designs.

When choosing sweets, the packaging is often an important consideration, right?

If it comes in such a cute can, you can't help but want to buy it just for the packaging!

Normally, this type of B2B company wouldn't gain recognition among general consumers, but its adorable designs have sparked conversations.

When featured on "Matsuko's World," it rapidly increased in popularity.

There has even been a reverse phenomenon where people are seeking out shops that use the "Okashi no Mikata Can"!

No Way I'm Throwing This Away! The Art of Reusing Empty Cans

Such a cute "Okashi no Mikata Can."

After finishing the sweets inside, you’d want to keep it rather than throw it away, right?

How do people utilize their empty cans after eating the sweets?

Here are some ideas for reusing "Okashi no Mikata Cans" ♡

Idea 1: Pencil Case

Among the "Okashi no Mikata Cans," the "Bijou Can" is particularly popular.

A long and narrow can, it features a design reminiscent of a jewelry box with cameos and jewels.

The Bijou Can is the perfect size for a pencil case.

How about using it as a pen holder at home or in the office? ♡

Idea 2: Sewing Case

Many people are repurposing the "Okashi no Mikata Can" as sewing cases!

The empty sweet cans are just right for storing small sewing items.

The Bijou Can is a perfect size for storing embroidery threads.

It seems that sewing time could become even more enjoyable.

The round Lily of the Valley Can and Bouquet Can are great for storing ribbons.

They would also be suitable for storing buttons, fabric scraps, and accessory parts.

The small hand-sized Medal Can (with a medal design on the lid) can serve as a portable sewing kit.

I dream of spending time embroidering at a café…

Idea 3: Ring Case

Jewelry lovers seem to be using "Okashi no Mikata Can" as a ring case.

It might not be an exaggeration to say the Bijou Can was made to be an accessory case! ♡

Some cut sponge to fit perfectly into the Bijou Can and DIY it into a ring case.

Idea 4: Earring Case

There are also people who have remade the Bouquet Can into an earring case.

It still looks cute even when left with the lid open!

Idea 5: First Aid Kit

The Cinderella Can, designed with illustrations from Cinderella stories.

Its size is just right for containing items like antiseptic and band-aids, making it useful as a mini first aid kit.

When you get hurt or have blisters, being able to pull out this set quickly would enhance your femininity! ♡

The Cinderella Can is card case-sized, which might also make it a good place to hold infrequently used membership cards.

Idea 6: Toy Box

Some are using the "Okashi no Mikata Can" as a doll storage container for Sylvanian Families' baby dolls!

Since it's a treasured collection, the can holding them should also be cute.

It comes in handy for storing figurines and small toys that you tend to collect.

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I Want More "Okashi no Mikata Cans"! ♡

We have shared some ideas for reusing "Okashi no Mikata Cans." They are all so alluring that you'll want to collect them.

The next time you choose sweets, why not opt for those in "Okashi no Mikata Cans"?

Even after finishing them, you'll be able to enjoy them for a long time! ♡

➡【Rakuten】Sweets in "Okashi no Mikata Can"