It takes a special kind of grit to outlast every trend in L.A. for over a century.
A 123-year-old Japanese sweets shop in Los Angeles finally gets the spotlight it deserves
Fugetsu-Do, a family-owned sweets shop in Los Angeles, continues operating after 123 years as the oldest Japanese-American business in the U.S. Founded by Seiichi Kito in 1903, the shop has survived the internment of Japanese Americans during WWII, the 1992 riots, and the pandemic. The business is currently transitioning to the fourth generation.
Source: A 123-year-old Japanese sweets shop in Los Angeles finally gets the spotlight it deserves — Upworthy
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