KOFU, Yamanashi Prefecture--Newlon Confectionery Co. has developed candies made using locally produced wines in support of the local wine industry hit hard by the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Japan’s specialty grocer chain Kaldi is most famous for its coffee, handing out free cups of the freshly brewed stuff at the entrance to their stores. It’s a pretty obvious strategy to get people to ...

Despite major confectionery manufacturer Meiji Co. discontinuing it in March 2024, the butterscotch candy Chelsea lives anew as a highly coveted Hokkaido souvenir under Hakodate-based Donan Shokuhin.

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Gum, chocolate, candy and snacks are crammed into a penny candy shop in Akabane, Tokyo. What is the store's enduring appeal to customers of all ages? Explore the answer over three summer days.