Japanese confection recognized as best-seller

Japanese confection recognized as best-seller

Japanese confectionery company Meigetsudo Co. President Shinichiro Akimaru (L) holds a certificate during a ceremony in the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka on June 3, 2019, after its popular "manju" steamed-bun cake Hakata Torimon was recognized by Guinness World Records for having the most sales in a calendar year in a new category dedicated to bean paste-filled confectionery, with total sales of 7.59 billion yen (around $70 million) in 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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