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Japanese Pão (Eat)

Japanese Pão (Eat)

Bread was introduced to Japan in the 16th century by the Portuguese. “Pão” is the Portuguese word for bread, which was adopted into the Japanese language as “Pan”. Today there are hundreds of kinds of Japanese Pan recipes, creating a bread culture that is every bit as rich as how rice is woven into Japan’s traditions.

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Japan’s Bread Culture

  • Shokupan

    This fluffy white bread known as shokupan in Japan is usually sliced thick. Many coffee shops serve it with coffee as a “Morning Set” for breakfast.

  • Koppepan

    Shaped like a hot dog bun but richer and sweeter, they originated as part of school lunches. They’re often stuffed with savory or sweet ingredients.

  • Rice Flour Bread

    A recent Japanese trend, more breads are being baked with rice flour instead of wheat, due to a more health conscious, gluten-free diet and a love for rice.

  • Kashipan

    Dessert breads that originated in Japan, classics like Anpan, Jam Pan and Cream Pan customized Western baking techniques to suite Japanese tastes.

  • Baked in Japan

    Baked in Japan but inspired by the West, some examples are Melon Pan—an original Japanese creation, or the Coronet, a chocolate or cream filled cone Corone.

  • Shokupan Snacks

    Made with white bread slices, the Fruits Sando is stuffed with fresh fruit and whipped cream, and the An Toast is topped with sweet red bean paste.

  • Our Classic Sozai Pan

    Bread stuffed with savory ingredients include Curry Pan, Tuna/Mayo/Corn, Croquette Pan and more. Each bakery produces their own popular creations.

  • Unique Sandwiches

    Japanese sando has gone beyond ordinary ingredients—they include yakisoba, beef or pork katsu, even potato salad. Anything that pairs well with bread!

  • Zojirushi Recipes

    Find a variety of our Breadmaker recipes here, including ones to bake breads from around the world. Find the inspiration to be the best baker you can be.

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Itadakimasu

Our Classic Sweet Breads

  • Kashipan

    Dessert breads that originated in Japan, classics like Anpan, Jam Pan and Cream Pan customized Western baking techniques to suite Japanese tastes.

  • Baked in Japan

    Baked in Japan but inspired by the West, some examples are Melon Pan—an original Japanese creation, or the Coronet, a chocolate or cream filled cone Corone.

  • Shokupan Snacks

    Made with white bread slices, the Fruits Sando is stuffed with fresh fruit and whipped cream, and the An Toast is topped with sweet red bean paste.

  • Our Classic Sozai Pan

    Bread stuffed with savory ingredients include Curry Pan, Tuna/Mayo/Corn, Croquette Pan and more. Each bakery produces their own popular creations.

  • Unique Sandwiches

    Japanese sando has gone beyond ordinary ingredients—they include yakisoba, beef or pork katsu, even potato salad. Anything that pairs well with bread!

  • Zojirushi Recipes

    Find a variety of our Breadmaker recipes here, including ones to bake breads from around the world. Find the inspiration to be the best baker you can be.

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The Perfect Lunch Zojirushi Style

Tamago Sando

  • Tamago Sando

    Make an egg salad mix, spread it between shokupan slices and bring it for lunch. You just might feel like you’ve been to a Japanese convenience store.

  • Step 1

    Make egg salad by mincing one hard-boiled egg. Mix with 2 Tbsp. of mayo and season with salt and pepper to taste.

  • Step 2

    Spread butter on two slices of shokupan. Add the egg salad mixture to one side and make the sandwich. Slice off the crusts if you wish.

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Katsu Sando

  • Katsu Sando

    A very popular, hearty sandwich made with thick katsu slices dressed with tonkatsu sauce, cabbage and spicy mustard mayo.

  • Step 1

    Prep a piece of cooked pork or chicken cutlet and a cup of shredded cabbage. Mix 2 Tbsp. of mayo and 1 tsp. of mustard to make the spice.

  • Step 2

    Spread the mustard on one slice of thick shokupan. Spread 1 tsp. butter on the other slice, and layer cabbage, katsu and top with sauce to finish the sando.

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Potato Salad Sandwich

  • Potato Salad Sandwich

    An unlikely but also popular sandwich made with potato salad and the elongated koppepan style bread.

  • Step 1

    Mix 2 Tbsp. of mayo, a pinch of salt, some sliced cucumber and carrot (to add crunch) into 1/2 cup of potato salad. Cut a slit down the middle of the koppepan bread.

  • Step 2

    Add a leaf of lettuce inside the bread and stuff it with the potato salad to complete this simple but delicious classic sando.

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Zojirushi To Go

  • Bring the perfect pairing with your Tamago Sando—some iced tea in a Zojirushi mug and vegetable soup in a Zojirushi food jar.

  • For a complete hearty lunch featuring your Katsu Sando, pack some coffee in a Zojirushi mug and a salad in your Zojirushi food jar to keep it chilled.

  • When you want dessert with your Potato Salad Sandwich, pack some chilled jello in your Zojirushi food jar. Don’t forget the tea for your Zojirushi mug.

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