Advertisement Article continues below this ad Jill Harris-Johnson, 47, grew up in the nearby Country Knolls development, and penny candy made the store a destination. "We would ride our bikes all ...

My grandpa always talked about going to the local co-op (essentially a hardware and supply store for farmers) to buy penny candy, like a twist of licorice or, later, a Tootsie Roll, from a big ...

Gum, chocolate, candy and snacks are crammed into a penny candy shop in Akabane, Tokyo. What is the store's enduring appeal to customers of all ages? Explore the answer over three summer days.