Why crepes are so popular in Japan

For "Crepe Day", let's look at some of the reasons why crepes are so popular in Japan. I personally think more than taste it is aesthetics. You can make some really cute food out of crepes. Just look at the photo of this post - crepe alpaca! I may be living in Japan too long but are they not adorable!? 

The options on the aesthetics of crepes are bountiful. And there are evidently a lot of artistic people in Japan as you often see new and cute designs of crepe on social media. This makes them endlessly customizable, adding to their appeal. And adding to their scope for social media posts. 

Apart from the visual and customizable appeal of crepes, there is also the practical side. Overall, it is rude to eat in public in Japan, but the exception is street food and towns / cities that embrace street food culture. In such areas, the crepe makes a handy, street friendly dessert. Aesthetics, customizability and convenience are just some of the reasons why crepes have remained popular in Japan.