A Very Fond Farewell To Misaky Tokyo

All the way back in 2022, I posted about a candy company I had recently discovered called Misaky Tokyo. They specialized in kohakutou, a traditional Japanese candy that looks like gems and geodes. Basically fancy rock candy. And I was enamored with them. I loved the lux branding, the idea of beautiful treats meant for special occasions that were more than just candy. Not only did the candy feel special, but the brand felt special since it was a minority, LGBTQIA+, woman-owned business that was constantly making a difference by donating to charities such as the LA LGBTQ Center and the AAPI community. Misaky Tokyo was classy, cool, fun, and authentic. And they were generous! They gifted me two of their delicious boxes after my first review of them. I ended up buying more boxes from them shortly after, but that gesture of kindness really stuck with me. I was sad when they took a break for a while, but I always hoped they’d come back after a well deserved rest. In an unexpected turn of…