#trending: Japanese candy Sakuma's Drops to be discontinued after 114 years; netizens share fond memories of iconic sweet
Sakuma's Drops produced by Sakumaseika Co are displayed at a snacks store Niki no Kashi in Tokyo on Nov 9, 2022.
Sakumaseika Co, a Tokyo-based candy company best known for its iconic Sakuma's Drops, will shutter its doors on Jan 20 next year
This is due to rising production costs, a labour shortage and a drop in sales
Japanese netizens have been mourning the loss of the beloved hard candy eaten by generations
They share fond memories of it and even flock to nearby candy stores to grab a tin
The candy was featured in hit anime film Grave of the Fireflies by animation firm Studio Ghibli
