A city government in Japan has unveiled a bizarre yet impressively realistic pair of fully wearable boots modelled after Taiwan’s beloved dish, braised pork rice.

The creation has sparked a lively discussion on social media and left netizens in Taiwan both amused and in disbelief.

Lu rou fan , or braised pork rice, is one of Taiwan’s most iconic dishes. It features tender pork simmered in a sweet and savoury soy sauce.

The dish is served over white rice with vegetables and a boiled egg and is loved by locals and tourists alike.

Recently, a quirky and eye-catching pair of shoes mimicking the appearance of this fragrant dish was introduced as a premium gift option under Japan’s Hometown Tax system.

This unique fiscal system, enacted into law in 2008, allows taxpayers living in urban areas of Japan to redirect a portion of their income and residential taxes to rural regions in exchange for tax credits on both income and residence taxes.