Among the array of delicious treats arenerikiri wagashi, meaning Japanese sweets.

With these materials, food artists can create amazing designs.

One such person isMasaaki Miyaki, who debuted an adorable collection of South Pole cakes.

South Pole Wagashi Cakes by Misaaki Miyake

At his bakery,Gogashi Beniya Miyake, he specializes in wagashi inspired by adorable animals.

His arctic series features a group of white seals and a colony of baby penguins.

In addition to baby seals and penguins, he also creates other visually satisfying confections.

South Pole Wagashi Cakes by Misaaki Miyake

Some of his other treats look like sloths, foxes, ducks, chickens, and rabbits.

Whatever he cooks up next, it’s sure to be lovable.

Scroll down to see more adorable dessert items, and follow Miyake onTwitterandInstagramto see what he’s cooking next.

South Pole Wagashi Cakes by Misaaki Miyake

Japanese baker Masaaki Miyake creates sweet treats that are as cute as a button.

His latest batch of wagashi (Japanese rice cake desserts) are inspired by the south pole.

Miyaki created adorable round seals and penguins.

South Pole Wagashi Cakes by Misaaki Miyake

He completed the effect withkohakuto, or ambered sugar pieces, that look like pieces of ice.

The South Pole isn’t the only region that Miyake finds inspiration though.

South Pole Wagashi Cakes by Misaaki Miyake

South Pole Wagashi Cakes by Misaaki Miyake

South Pole Wagashi Cakes by Misaaki Miyake

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