Japanese Bread and Pastry

Bread is very popular in Japan. It first came to Japan through Portuguese traders and missionaries in the mid-16th century. The Japanese word for bread is "pan", taken originally from the Portuguese "pão". Japanese bread and pastries are known for their soft and very fluffy texture.

Bread and pastries are increasingly part of the Japanese national diet. In 2011, statistics even showed that for the first time in history, Japanese households spent more on baked goods than on rice. Among the most popular products are shokupan, anpan, and melon-pan. The main products are shown below and are available at the NIPPAN BAKERY.