From an early age, Japanese kids are taught to "eat with your eyes," and this emphasis on the visual delights of food can be found in many aspects of Japan's vaunted culture of cute. Take children ...

But at least these sweet, savory and otherwise cute snacks will serve as a morale booster for students across Japan who have been studying nonstop for months in hopes for a passing grade.

Delicious, too. In Japanese, they're called "doubutsu doonatsu" (どうぶつドーナツ) or, literally, "animal donuts." And recently, these cute snacks have been delighting those with a sweet ...