Tokyo’s oldest candy shop established in the Edo period. Located in the precincts of Kishimojin-do, it is a historical store where even feudal lords used to come to shop. The shop has a ceiling section under the roof to allow Daimyo to shop without getting wet, and the shelves are designed to keep their heads above the Daimyo.

This book features candy stores across Japan, a third place for children and a place of memories for adults. Kawakamiguchiya, a candy shop in Ikebukuro, is a long-established establishment that has been around since the Edo period, and it is as if you are stepping back in time. It is a place you can enjoy while soaking up your dagashi-ya memories.