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We found a candy store/Showa-era time capsule in Fukuoka, and took lots of photos of its old-timey delights!
Obaachan knows best, especially when it comes to popular Japanese snacks that have stood the test of time.
Grab your snack of choice and get those nosebleed tissue plugs because the waifu of snacks is back!
If you ever wanted to step back in time to a nostalgic corner shop where just 500 yen (US$4.85) gets you over a hundred different types of signature Japanese snacks and candies, this place is definitely for you.
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