Shinobu “Shan” Ichiyanagi (?? ?, Ichiyangi Shinobu, born May 26, 1952) also known as "CANDYMAN" is a master Amezaiku or candy sculpture artist.
As a party and event entertainer, he specializes in sculpting hot taffy-like candy into fantastic animals and objects using a palette of gemstone inspired candy colors.
This traditional ancient Japanese folk art that originated in China has been practiced for over a 1000 years in Japan.Through a thirty-year career, Ichiyanagi has become known internationally as a live performance artist.His big fans call him as a ”Shan The Candyman", "Shan The Candy Sculptor",
"Shan The Candy Artist" and more.In addition to his Amezaiku career, Ichiyanagi is a Graduate Gemologist G.G.
- jewelry designer and a karate Instructor, holding Black Belts in three styles, Shorinji Kempo - Shotekan Karate - Shinkendo.