Japanese department store serves up "Funassyi" on a plate  Netizens: How can something so cute be eaten?

▲Funassyi burger set — how can something this cute be eaten?! (Photo / fromFashion Press)

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The hugely popular unofficial mascot of Funabashi City, Japan — "Funassyi" — is now being served on plates as a variety of delicious dishes. Starting September 2, Shibuya PARCO is launching a limited-time "Funassyi's FUNA café," where every dish features the expressive character of Funassyi. The adorable plating has left many netizens exclaiming: "How are we supposed to eat this?!"

In addition to desserts shaped like Funassyi and paired with pear juice, "Funassyi's FUNA café" also offers dishes such as Funassyi omelet rice, Funassyi burgers, and stir-fried rice. The café also features an exclusive merchandise shop, where you can find items available only here, and you can even take photos with Funassyi wearing an apron. The pop-up runs from September 2 through September 30 only.

"Funassyi's FUNA café" (ふなっし0?纹UNAcafe)

Location:10F, Shibuya PARCO
Period:September 2 – September 30, 2014
Hours:11:00 AM – Last orders at 10:00 PM, last drink service at 10:30 PM

▲%即?婢?凰龚上图), Funassyi coffee, cold drinks, and ice cream (below), each dish cuter than the last, leaving people both excited and unsure where to start. (Photo / from Fashion Press)

▲February 2014: Funassyi visits Taiwan and meets CTi News anchor Liu Han-Zhu