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Top Stories Tamfitronics PHOTO: Facebook/Chateraise Singapore, Chateraise HoldingsPUBLISHED ONAugust 14, 2024 6:12 AMByCandice CaiHiroshi Saito, the founder of popular Japanese confectionery chain Chateraise, has died.Hiroshi died on Saturday (Aug 10) at age 90, reported Jiji Press. Quoting Japan's Yamanashi TV in its report, Taiwan's TVBS News stated that Hiroshi died of a heart attack.The confectionery chain is known for selling Western-style desserts and ice-cream at low prices, and has expanded internationally with over 1,000 stores in Japan and overseas, including Singapore.On its Japanese-language website, Chateraise posted a notice about the passing of its founder on Tuesday (Aug 13).It stated that the wake and funeral would only be held for close relatives and that a "farewell party" would be held at a later date.The family also declined any offerings or wreaths, in line with Hiroshi's final wishes.Describing Hiroshi's passing as...