Why Japan’s Traditional Wagashi Shops Are Going Bankrupt at a Record Pace. This item is based on reporting by Tokyo Weekender, published October 8, 2026. We have not reproduced that reporting here — follow the source link above for the full story. Tokyo, Japan coverage on this site summarises and credits the outlets that do the original reporting.
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