Century-old Japan candy maker ends business as inflation bites

Sakumaseika's iconic drops appeared in Studio Ghibli anime

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Sakuma's Drops produced by Sakumaseika Co., are displayed at a snacks store in Tokyo on Nov. 9.  © Reuters

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Sakumaseika, a Tokyo-based candy maker known for its long-beloved fruity Sakuma's Drops, is planning to close up shop on Jan. 20 after 114 years in business, Nikkei has learned.

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