Candy drops that served as a symbol of hope for war orphan Setsuko have been on sale for more than 100 years, but their end is near.
sakuma drops
Candy from Ghibli’s Grave of the Fireflies disappearing as manufacturer goes out of business
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Casey Baseel
Nov 9, 2022 - Tweet
- Japan
- (candy • food • Ghibli food • Grave of the Fireflies • sakuma drops • Sakumashiki Drops • Studio Ghibli • sweets)
Nostalgic Japanese candy meets fragrant incense for a scent-sational retro treat that won’t rot your teeth or split your pants, but might burn a hole in your rug…
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- (candy • incense • retro • sakuma drops)
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