I found "Yokanpan" and "Yokan Twist" at KINOKUNIYA en tree at Shinagawa station, so I bought it. The price is 216 yen each (tax included).

I know "Siberia" with yokanpan sandwiched between castella, but I was the first to know the existence of "yokanpan". When I looked it up, it seems that it is a local food that is also eaten in Hokkaido and Shizuoka. The "Yokanpan" I bought this time was made at Hishida Bakery in Kochi Prefecture, but the contents and shape differ depending on the region, and the relationship is unknown.


By the way, the official website of Hishida Bakery says, "I heard that it started with brown yokan to cheat bread that was overcooked and had a burnt surface." Certainly, if you apply yokan, you won't know ... lol It seems that the famous bread was born from an unexpected place.

■ Kochi yokanpan

"Yokanpan" is a round anpan coated with brown yokanpan. At first glance, it seems that chocolate is on it. Inside is red bean paste.



I expected "Yokan x Koshian = Mecha sweet", but in reality, the sweetness matches the good feeling and it is much easier to eat than I imagined! Bread with smooth red bean paste is moist and soft, and has a taste that makes you feel nostalgic. Yokan and red bean paste are Japanese sweets, so I wonder if they go well together.

■ Yokan Twist

This bread is said to have been sold mainly for school purchases. There is whipped cream inside. It looks a little eclair-like.



The bread dough has a lighter impression than before. Recommended for those who like koppe bread. The smooth whipped cream is slightly less sweet and creates a Western-style taste without destroying the flavor of yokan. I'm doing a good job.



Local food "Kochi yokanpan". I ate it for the first time in my life, but I felt nostalgic as if I was accustomed to eating it from an early age. This “nostalgic” taste may be the reason why many people love it. If you are interested, please give it a try!