Fujiya
Japanese confectionery store chain
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Fujiya Co. Ltd. (株式会社不二家, Kabushiki Gaisha Fujiya) (TYO: 2211) is a nationwide chain of confectionery stores and restaurants in Japan. Its first shop was founded in 1910 in Yokohama.[2]
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 Store in Ginza, Tokyo | |
Native name | 株式会社不二家 |
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| Company type | Public K.K. |
| TYO: 2211 | |
| Founded | June 30, 1938 |
| Founder | Rin'emon Fujii |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Japan |
Key people |
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| Owner | Yamazaki Baking Bandai Namco Holdings (1.93%) |
Fujiya is credited with introducing the Christmas cake to Japan.[3]
In 2016, the company opened its first store outside Japan in Taipei, Taiwan.[4]
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2007 ingredients scandal
In January 2007, Fujiya was the subject of a scandal when it became known that the company had used expired ingredients in its products, prompting the resignation of its president, Rintaro Fujii.[5]
