But the story begins long before Komatsu became the confectioner known for creepy-cute. The store was founded by Komatsu’s grandfather in 1916. It started out as a Japanese-style confectionery ...

Criticized in Japan for the unorthodox appearance of her "kohakuto" candies, confectioner Alissa Miky didn't let that deter her from pitching sweets with a bold twist for Western tastes.