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A 123-year-old Japanese sweets shop in Los Angeles finally gets the spotlight it deserves

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Fugetsu-Do, founded in 1903, is the oldest Japanese-American business in the country and recently joined one of L.A.'s biggest summer food events alongside Michelin-star chefs and celebrity culinary stars, marking a major recognition milestone for the family-owned shop in Little Tokyo.

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