EXPLORING THE NATIONAL CANDY STORES by Makoto Dobashi

This is a book that introduces the culture of dagashi shops, from the origins and manufacturers of dagashi to wholesalers and the key to distribution, from the history to the future prospects.

From Hokkaido to Okinawa, He interviewed 29 cheap candy stores in all ages, from long-established stores that have been in business for over 100 years to newcomers in Reiwa.

[Interview store]
Monja of Isesaki is sweet Satchanchi (Isesaki City, Gunma Prefecture)

Akagiya, a candy store that remains in the shopping district (Koshigaya City, Saitama Prefecture)

Tokumura Confectionary Shop (Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture)

The original skylark of Kanto Takosen (Adachi Ward, Tokyo)

“Manual” Vending Machine Maboroshido (Yachiyo City, Chiba Prefecture)

Kyomachiya Kitahara Shoten, like a friend’s house (Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture)

Waraji Kuramoto Confectionery (Ama-gun, Tokushima Prefecture), a “three-legged” manufacturer, wholesaler, and retailer

Fusion of cheap sweets and design Okadabetai (Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture)

Toy and Game Microcosm 2nd Shinmise (Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture)

This is Japan’s No. 1 Nodashi sales floor at a candy theme park (Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture).

Introduce other cheap sweets stores nationwide