kapakauppa
Kapakauppa is a Finnish term that literally translates to "inn shop" or "pub shop." Historically, it referred to a small shop located within or adjacent to a public house or inn, where patrons could purchase goods for consumption or use. These shops often sold a variety of items, including basic groceries, tobacco, sweets, and sometimes even alcohol that could be taken away. The kapakauppa served as a convenient retail point for people visiting or living near an inn, providing necessities and small luxuries.
The concept of the kapakauppa was particularly common in rural or less populated areas of Finland where