Issado confectionery shop expands with new chestnut cafe in Nakatsugawa

The long-standing Japanese confectionery shop Issado, located in Nakatsugawa, Gifu Prefecture, has seen a significant business transformation. Under the leadership of third-generation owner Atsuki Taguchi, the business has expanded to include Kuri Cafe ISSADO, a specialty cafe converted from an old warehouse.

By focusing on high volumes of premium domestic chestnuts and introducing new menu items like chestnut tarts and parfaits, the business has reported a sixfold increase in sales over the past five years. The cafe has become a local attraction, drawing customers who often visit both the cafe and the traditional confectionery shop.