Panpuru

Soft, tender, and subtly sweet, the brioche at Panpuru dissolves gently on the tongue while letting the rich aroma of cultured butter shine through. Set in a quiet residential corner of Ichikawa, the bakery crafts its brioche dough to be savoured in every bite. On the savoury shelf, the 36-hour cold-fermented baguette holds its own ground, delivering an evolving depth of aroma and flavour with each chew that showcases the pure potential of simple bread.

The display counter reveals enticing sweet options, from a brioche custard bun inspired by traditional Le Cordon Bleu recipes to chilled variations enriched with fresh cream and chocolate creations accented with French Valrhona cocoa. Savoury selections are equally inventive, featuring items such as Chiba-raised Mochi pork rillettes paired with house-made mustard and pickled apple, alongside vegetable focaccia seasoned with organic olive oil and Guérande salt.

Passing through a white gate and heading down the stairs leads into a calm, cake-shop-like space where the breads are neatly presented. Operating solely on Fridays and Saturdays from 15:00 to 18:00, the bakery offers a rotating lineup of freshly baked goods well worth planning a trip around.