Only The Wealthy Could Eat This Intricate Japanese Sweet. Now It’s A National Delicacy

Kameyakiyonaga is a confectionery shop in Kyoto, Japan that has been making sweets since 1617. Today, it’s run by the 17th-generation owner, Maegawa Kiyoaki. The shop specializes in kyogashi, a type of wagashi only made in Japan’s ancient capital, Kyoto. MORE STILL STANDING VIDEOS: How A 92-Year-Old Saved The Ancient Craft Of Parchment-Making In Western Turkey | Still Standing How The Oldest Chocolate House In New York City Survived A Century | Still Standing How Four Of The Rarest Salts Survived For Centuries | Still Standing | Insider Business ------------------------------------------------------ #Japan #StillStanding #InsiderBusiness Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: Insider Business on Facebook: