Toraya is one of the most important and historic confectionery establishments in Japan. Records show that Toraya has served the Imperial family as early as the 16th century. When the Imperial court was transfered from Kyoto to Tokyo, Toraya followed the court and moved its headquarters to Tokyo (1869). Today Toraya employs around 800 people with 150 artisans, and maintains laboratories in Gotemba at the foot of Mount Fuji, Minatoku, and two in Kyoto. Continue reading →