Eitaro Sohonpo Nihonbashi Main Store Announces Temporary Location Opening

Eitaro Sohonpo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Masaki Hosoda) announced the temporary closure of its Nihonbashi Main Store on March 31, 2026, due to ongoing redevelopment in the Nihonbashi district. A new temporary store is set to open on April 15, 2026 (Wednesday). The temporary store will operate daily from 10:00 to 18:00, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays (excluding New Year's). It will focus exclusively on product sales, with the "Nihonbashi E-Chaya" cafe not available at this location, and some products may have limited availability. The temporary store is located at 1-2-8 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0027, and can be reached at 03-3271-7785. The company was founded in 1818 (Bunsei 1) and is a Japanese confectionery manufacturer and retailer headquartered in Nihonbashi, Tokyo. It is the oldest candy manufacturer in Japan affiliated with the National Confectionery Industry Cooperative, offering a range of products including candies, fresh sweets, yokan, baked goods, and anmitsu. Eitaro Sohonpo also manages distinct brands like "Ameya Eitaro" for candies, "Nihonbashi Eitaro" for casual packaging, "Tokyo Pisen" for Tokyo souvenirs, and "Karada ni Eitaro" for health-conscious products. Its clientele spans department stores, mass retailers, transportation hubs, and religious institutions. The company upholds a corporate philosophy of "Onkochishin" (developing new ideas based on studying the past), utilizing both modern machinery and traditional techniques in its manufacturing processes. More information is available on their homepage (https://www.eitaro.com/) and online store (https://www.eitarosouhonpo.co.jp/).