Why Japan’s Traditional Wagashi Shops Are Going Bankrupt at a Record Pace
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Tokyo Weekender8 October 2026 · in English · on our wire
For centuries, Japan’s wagashi — traditional sweets most often made of azuki red bean paste, rice flour and sugar — have been deeply embedded in Japanese culture.
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