Dagashi Kashi

だがしかし

Shikada Kokonotsu's father owns a rural sweets shop, and his plan is for Kokonotsu to take it over one day. However, Kokonotsu wants to be a manga author instead! One day in summer, the cute but weird girl Shidare Hotaru, from the famous sweets company, comes to pay a visit. Apparently, Kokonotsu's father is famous and she wants him to join her family's company. However, he will only agree if she can convince Kokonotsu to take over the family business! (Source: MangaHelpers)

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Shikada Kokonotsu's father owns a rural sweets shop, and his plan is for Kokonotsu to take it over one day. However, Kokonotsu wants to be a manga author instead! One day in summer, the cute but weird girl Shidare Hotaru, from the famous sweets company, comes to pay a visit. Apparently, Kokonotsu's father is famous and she wants him to join her family's company. However, he will only agree if she can convince Kokonotsu to take over the family business! (Source: MangaHelpers)

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Takehara Honmachi Street

竹原市本町通り

This historic preservation district in Takehara City, Hiroshima Prefecture serves as the primary model for the anime's setting. The traditional merchant houses and nostalgic atmosphere perfectly capture the rural Japanese town where Kokonotsu's dagashi shop is located.

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Takehara Station

竹原駅

The local train station that serves as a gateway to the anime's setting and appears in background shots. This small rural station embodies the quiet, countryside atmosphere that defines the world of Dagashi Kashi.

Takehara Station

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千葉県富津市

千葉県富津市

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