The confectionery shop "Futamian" (Sumiyoshi-cho, Hirosaki City, TEL 0172-32-8491 ) was renewed on February 1st.

Founded in 1942 (Showa 17), the first owner, Kinzo Owada, opened in the same area. Mr. Kanzo is said to have been a "high collar person" who worked wearing a red beret and had an anecdote that he was the first person to sell chocolate and apple pie in Hirosaki. The origin of the store name means "two flavors, Japanese and Western".

Currently, the store is run mainly by the third generation owner, Mr. Yoshitsugu and Mr. Yuko. Mr. Yoshitsugu said, "The first Kinzo pushed through the opposition from the people around him to open a business in a difficult year, and introduced a new one in Hirosaki. I am actually in a difficult year this year. There may be something similar to my grandfather." Smile.

The renewal started after the end of last year's Golden Week. The store since its opening was dismantled and a new store was rebuilt. The Matsumori store (Matsumorimachi), which also served as a confectionery factory facility, was open until January 10 and closed in line with the renewal. “One of the reasons for the renewal is to save the trouble of delivering what we made every morning to the store,” says Yoshitsugu.

The construction was commissioned by Mr. Hirotaka Tonosaki of Earl Build (Yamazaki), a childhood friend from junior high school. The entrance is barrier-free with no steps so that you can easily enter while retaining the Japanese taste, the outer wall is fan-finished by local plasterers, and the Japanese sweets showcase has been renovated. "My second-generation father introduced me to a famous company, but I wanted to ask someone I knew. I'm just grateful for the request until the end," says Yoshitsugu.

In addition to a showcase divided into Western confectionery and Japanese confectionery, counter seats are set up in the store. We are considering using it as an eat-in space where we can also serve drinks, but it is undecided at this time. He wants to start after the new coronavirus has converged.

The menu is the same as before the renewal. One of the signboard menus, "Indo Monaka," is a remake of the original confectionery wooden pattern to match the renewal. Mr. Yoshitsugu shows his confidence, "I communicated online with a manufacturer in Ishikawa and pursued an easy-to-eat size in units of 1 mm."

Mr. Yoshitsugu is not accustomed to the new factories and shops. "I am confident that the renewed store will be accepted by men and women of all ages. I would like to continue the store that my grandfather has continued and take on new challenges," he said.

Business hours are from 9:30 to 18:30. Closed on Wednesdays.