Enjoyable for all generations! An exciting candy store

  • July 3, 2024


Candy stores are places that adults and children alike can enjoy. We will introduce two nostalgic yet new stores that were established by store owners and staff with the local community in mind.

[Shops introduced in this article]

BOWWOW316

This candy and miscellaneous goods store opened in 2019. "There are kindergartens and elementary schools in the neighborhood, so I thought it would be nice to create a place where children could play," says the store owner, Mr. Ogura. At the time, he was looking for a way to work that would allow him to spend time with his elderly pet dog, which is where the store name comes from. He also had many fans of the late Shiro-chan, who was a local cat and mascot for the store.

There is a large stage in the center of the store, and the sight of the candy lined up there is overwhelming. The interior of the store, which was renovated from Ogura's garage, was DIY, and was designed by Ogura's family using their work experience building stores. The space is full of attention to detail, such as the "Anywhere Door" that was ordered based on a drawing of the "Doraemon" manga.

There are countless varieties of sweets, sourced from two or three wholesalers, and including toys there are about 600 kinds! It's hard to decide what to buy.

The colorful and lively interior of the store features cheap sweets in the center, and toys lined up in the back and on the sides.

The price tags that Ogura handwrites also have a retro and cute feel.
Other popular items include Ogura's favorite castella doughnuts for 30 yen and carrot arare rice crackers for 40 yen.

[Exterior / Interior]

  • The brightly colored door is the landmark, and in the evenings you can hear the joyous voices of children.
  • The Anywhere Door can actually be opened, and some children head straight for the door as soon as they enter the store.

【Shop information】

■BOWWOW316
電話：03-6812-0860
Business hours: 14:00-17:00
Regular holiday: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Address: 3-16 Senju, Adachi-ku
Barrier-free support: Negotiable
Wi-Fi connection: No
Access: JR Joban Line and others Kitasenju Station West Exit about 7 minutes on foot

Kashizuki candy store

The store, whose name combines the words "kashizuku," meaning to raise something with care, and "sweets lover," is a sweets store that opens about twice a month. Physiotherapist Takahiro Sasaki started the store in 2021 and moved once in 2023.

While interacting with patients, Sasaki realized that children need a place to interact with adults other than their parents in order to grow up, which is what led to the opening of the center. "I try to notice even the smallest changes and choose words that affirm the other person," says Sasaki. On business days, the center has a harmonious atmosphere in the evenings, with children earnestly choosing snacks on their way home from school and chatting with the Sasaki couple. It serves as a third place for local children and also functions as a point of contact with adults.

It's not just children who are crazy about dagashi, but parents who visit with them also often enjoy the snacks. A wheelchair basketball player who sympathizes with the store's philosophy and supports it through a connection made by Sasaki during his school days also frequently visits the store, enjoying the opportunity for local interaction.

The shelves are lined with over 50 different kinds of colorful sweets, all with cute price tags.

"I'm glad that there are kids who look forward to coming every business day," says owner Sasaki.

Sasaki's favorites are the Sour Paper Candy (30 yen) and the Fruit Forest (30 yen). The kids love the ones with prizes, like the Yattaa! Noodles (10 yen).

[Exterior / Interior]

  • The shop is located on the second floor, up the stairs on the right side of the photo (it was on the first floor at the time the photo was taken).
  • The inside of the store (open on the first floor at the time of photo shoot).


【Shop information】

■ Kashizuki candy store
Phone: No
Business days and hours: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 14:30 to 17:30 (business hours are posted on Instagram)
Address: 1-8-23 Kahira, Adachi-ku, Platinum Club 2F
Barrier-free support: Negotiable
Wi-Fi connection: No
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/dagashiya_kashizuki/
Access: 8 minutes on foot from Exit 5 of Kita-Ayase Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line, 15 minutes on foot from the A2 East Exit of Aoi Station on the Tsukuba Express

(This information is current as of May 31, 2024)

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