Drawings Featuring Dagashi Shops - A “Sweet” Trip Down Memory Lane

Dagashiya, or penny candy stores, are a staple of many people’s childhoods in Japan, often recalled fondly for their affordability and colorful array of sweets. You may remember walking into one or a similar store as a kid, pocket money in hand, and deliberating which snacks to buy with the few coins you had. Although most of us can now afford to buy whatever penny candy we want, there’s still something wonderfully nostalgic about dagashi shops and their dozens of shelves and baskets dedicated to kid-friendly snacks.

Take a trip down memory lane with these characters and share their childlike wonder as they search for the perfect treat! Do you have a favorite snack from your childhood that you still enjoy?