A “dagashi-ya” is a traditional Japanese candy store that sells inexpensive sweets and snacks, often aimed at children. I often grabbed 100 yen in my hand and headed to a candy shop with my friends after school. These shops have a nostalgic charm and are filled with a wide variety of treats such as candies, chips, and small toys. The term “dagashi” refers to cheap, affordable snacks, and “ya” means shop. Dagashi-ya often feature colorful, old-fashioned packaging and offer a delightful experience reminiscent of Japan’s Showa era. They are popular not only among kids but also adults who want to relive their childhood memories. The number of those shops is decreasing due to the declining birthrate, though they still exist in Japan. You will find bright and attractive little snacks in there. All the packages are colorful, making them attractive to kids, and they are affordable with their allowance.
See! Don’t you just wanna buy them? They’re so cute and colorful, aren’t they? Here are the things I bought today.
It brings back memories for Japanese people.