Kogetsu-Do is a historic Japanese confectionery located in Fresno's Chinatown, operating for over a century. The store reflects traditions with its decor and handmade sweets. Owner Lynn Ikeda represents the third generation, crafting popular delights like manju and daifuku. Ikeda works alone, starting before dawn and managing the store's limited operating hours. The confectioner is a time capsule of a once-bustling neighborhood, where loyal patrons and newcomers once frequented packed shops. Kogetsu-Do remains vital in the present, reflecting a slower, dignified era.
Kogetsu-Do, a historic Japanese confectionery in Fresno's Chinatown, has been in business for over a century, showcasing traditions through its handmade sweets and decor.
Third-generation owner Lynn Ikeda, the last standing proprietor of Kogetsu-Do, crafts traditional sweets like manju and daifuku, maintaining a legacy of generations.
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