The candy shop at Sensoji Temple is closed, because there is no next generation.

The Japanese were shocked by the closure of a candy shop that was more than 3 centuries old. The candy shop was also closed because reportedly there is no more successor generation. Citing SoraNews, Coolie Sensoji in Asakusa is one of the most popular destinations in Japan.

The temple area is rich in historical buildings and people can walk around and stop by the various shops that line there. This 250-meter-long lane, known as 'Nakamise Dori', is lined with dozens of small businesses, most of which consist of old-fashioned shops that have been run by the family for decades. Some of the most popular shops are those that sell sweets.

News of the store's closure came as a shock to many in Japan, especially longtime customers. People initially thought this closure was due to the COVID-19 pandemic. but apparently that's not the reason. The problem is that apparently no successor will take over the shop.

This is a common problem faced by many old traditional businesses like Kinryuzan. In this day and age, the younger generation of Japan is increasingly tempted by secure, well-paying office jobs. Unfortunately for the Kinryuzan family, who have been making traditional sweets like mochi and agemanju for centuries, with no one to run the business, the legacy of the family resides. in the tip of the horn.

In addition to the lack of successors that threaten traditional stores, department stores and malls are also tough competitors. Despite being a historic area, a number of new places to buy sweets and souvenirs have sprung up in the Sensoji district in recent years, including the site of the high-rise shopping center Marugoto Nippon, which opened in 2015.