LYNNWOOD — For years, Everett resident Ayako Brown relied on her mother’s visits to satisfy her sweet tooth for traditional Japanese treats. Whenever her mom visited from Kyoto, Brown always asked her ...

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“Daifuku are renowned for their chewy, sticky texture, so I would have never imagined anyone would need a ‘soft daifuku,’” Nakamura says. Yet that need became apparent when his grand uncle, a foodie, ...