【CLIC】 Papabubble – The Sweet Life in Japan

Sugar, water, and live candy-making experience are the main ingredients that have built Papabubble’s success in Japan.

Similar to Amezaiku, Papabubble’s candies are made of basic ingredients commonly used in traditional hard candy making. The process involves heating the sugar mixture to a high temperature until it becomes malleable. Confectioners then stretch, fold, and shape the candy by hand, often incorporating intricate designs or personalized messages.

Founded in Barcelona, Spain, in 2004, Papabubble is an international chain of artisan candy shops known for their handcrafted hard candies and lollipops. What sets them apart is the live candy-making experience they offer in their stores, where customers can watch skilled confectioners create intricate designs.

Papabubble has expanded globally, with shops in various countries, bringing a unique blend of traditional candy-making techniques and modern artistic flair to sweet enthusiasts worldwide. Papabubble Japan was established in 2005 in the popular neighborhood of Nakano. After opening its second shop in 2012, it has not stopped growing, now boasting 23 points of sale, having organized countless pop-up Candy Making Studios all over Japan, and helping many companies to personalize their events, adding a unique and sweet touch to corporate occasions.

Join us on November 13th for another event of the “CLIC” series, a loose organization of 12 smaller European Chambers of Commerce in Japan (Austrian, Belgian-Luxembourg, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Icelandic, Irish, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish and Swiss) and hear from Hiroshi Ochi, CEO of Papabubble Japan, about the company’s history of success in Japan.

Do not miss this opportunity to learn how simple ingredients and a live candy-making experience have propelled Papabubble to sweet success in Japan. Get inspired by their journey and discover how they have captivated customers’ hearts through craftsmanship and innovation.

Event Details 

Date: Wednesday, November 13th
Time: 19:00 – 21:00 (Doors open at 18:30)
Venue: MAARKET TOKYO (Please click here to see the location.)
2 Chome-7-15 Kita-Aoyama, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0061
Fee: JPY 5,000 members / JPY 7,000 non-members
Registration deadline: Wednesday, November 6th

About the Speaker

PAPABUBBLE JAPAN Co., Ltd.
CEO: Hiroshi Ochi
After graduating from university, Hiroshi Ochi worked at Dentsu Inc. for 20 years, primarily focusing on digital advertising and marketing. In April 2021, he joined Gong Cha Japan as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), and the following year, he also assumed the role of Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). In April 2023, he was appointed CEO of PAPABUBBLE JAPAN Co., Ltd.

About the CLIC

CLIC is a loose organization of 11 smaller European Chambers of Commerce in Japan created for the purpose of organizing innovative networking events to enable the trading of ideas between the members of the participating chambers.

CLIC is the Austrian Business Council, Belgian-Luxembourg, Danish, Dutch, Finish, Greek, Icelandic, Irish Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish and Swiss Chambers.