How this shop survived centuries making traditional Japanese sweets

• Kamayakiyonaga has been making Japanese sweets since 1617 in Kyoto, Japan.
• Most recipes include simple ingredients like rice flour, sugar, and beans.
• The designs change with the seasons. In the fall, the shop makes chrysanthemum flower wagashi.

Kamayakiyonaga is a confectionery shop in Kyoto, Japan, that has been making sweets since 1617. Today, it's run by 17th-generation owner Maegawa Kiyoaki. The shop specializes in kyogashi, a type of wagashi only made in Japan's ancient capital, Kyoto.