[Iwate Prefecture] Soul food of Morioka citizens? "Fukuda Pan" Coppepan

If you are traveling to Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, you should definitely try Fukuda Bread. Fukuda Bread is the soul food of the people of Morioka

It is so deeply rooted in daily life that I think there are probably less than 30% of people living in Morioka who have never tried it. Today, I would like to introduce you to Morioka's local bread, "Fukuda Pan"

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What is Fukuda Pan?

Fukuda Pan Nagatamachi Main Store is located a 15-minute walk from Morioka Station, along a street nestled between the city and residential areas. The store is modeled after a school building from the good old days, and not only the exterior but also the interior is thoroughly school-themed

You can also see the attention to detail in the chalkboard-style menu above the sales counter in front of you as you enter the store

The company was founded in 1948. Its first president, Fukuda Tomekichi, was a student of the famous Miyazawa Kenji

The unique koppepan bread he developed to fulfill his desire to "fill students' stomachs at a low price" has now become an indispensable flavor in Morioka

Because it's not far from the station and is also right next to Iwate University and Iwate Medical University, it's common for the products to sell out by lunchtime even on weekdays. The long queues that form just before opening time can be said to be a Morioka specialty!

Its most distinctive feature the menu, which has over 50 different items .

The chalkboard-style menu, which lists all the ingredients to be sandwiched between the halved rolls, is simply stunning. While it's nice to just order this, we also recommend having two types of ingredients spread on the rolls

In fact, at Fukuda Pan, you can have different toppings spread on the top and bottom of a bun cut in half. This means there are more than 50 different flavors! With so many to choose from, you'll never get bored of eating it every day!

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If you go to Iwate, go to the supermarket!

If you are traveling to Iwate Prefecture, we also recommend checking out the supermarkets

Amazingly, Fukuda Pan's sales staff actually go to Universe and Fal in the Morioka area, and Aeon and MaxValu in Iwate Prefecture to conduct demonstration sales

They sell bread with ingredients brought to the supermarket, but of course you can also make a request! It's limited to the standard ingredients they bring, but you can even have two types spread on bread

There are some flavors that can only be enjoyed at directly managed stores, but the sight of the staff skillfully spreading the toppings onto the bread is a sight that can only be seen in Morioka. It's not open every day, but if you're lucky enough to find one, feel free to request it!

Fukuda Pan <Information>

• Name: Fukuda Pan Nagatamachi Main Store
• Address: 12-11 Nagatacho, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, 020-0062
• Phone number: 019-622-5896
• URL: Hitosara – Fukuda Pan Morioka store

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