The horse bench (马儿板凳) — a small, handcrafted wooden bench shaped like a miniature horse — is a charming staple of traditional Chinese furniture. Once common in rural households across China, these benches were used by children, elders, or even in farming communities for resting, working, or socialising. Now, this humble piece of heritage furniture is finding new relevance in New Zealand's interior design and antique appreciation communities.
In Aotearoa, where craftsmanship, sustainability, and cultural fusion are highly valued, the 马儿板凳 is increasingly viewed as a functional art piece. Whether placed in a minimalist Wellington loft, a rustic Queenstown cabin, or as a conversation starter in a boutique Auckland design store, the bench bridges cultures and eras with its simple elegance and cultural storytelling.
New Zealand collectors, stylists, and even early childhood educators are showing interest in such heirloom objects that reflect slower living, storytelling through design, and multicultural appreciation. With New Zealand’s growing connections to Asian cultures through migration, education, and travel, the horse bench is part of a broader movement toward decor that’s meaningful, handmade, and rooted in tradition.
As Kiwis increasingly seek unique furniture pieces that carry depth and cultural legacy, the 马儿板凳 is no longer just a bench — it's a symbol of cross-cultural respect, historic preservation, and timeless design sensibility.
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🧀 The legendary fresh-baked Osaka cheesecake — hot, jiggly, and impossible to resist.
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Forget dense New York-style cakes — Osaka’s version is a light, fluffy, soufflé-style cheesecake that’s fresh out of the oven. It's warm, subtly sweet, and melts in your mouth. Made with the perfect balance of cream cheese, eggs, sugar, and milk, it’s a dessert that feels like a warm hug.
And best of all? You get it straight from the oven, often still steaming when handed to you in a charming box — perfect for carrying back as a gift or devouring on the Shinkansen.
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Rikuro Ojisan no Cheesecake (Uncle Rikuro's Cheesecake) — with its famous logo of a smiling grandpa chef and a signature stamp pressed on every cake. You’ll often find lines winding out the door at their Namba and Shin-Osaka locations.
Each cake is baked fresh on-site, and you can even watch the mesmerizing process: pouring the batter, baking in rows, and the satisfying "bounce test" when they're pulled from the oven.
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✅ Easy to carry (comes in a cute box with cooling options)
✅ Loved by all ages — from kids to grandparents
✅ Affordable (under ¥1,000 per whole cake!)
✅ Handmade & local — a true taste of Osaka
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✈️ Pro Travel Tip:
If you’re flying out of Kansai International Airport, pick one up after security at the terminal. No need to carry it around all day — just enjoy it fresh before departure or bring it back to surprise someone special.
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