"Kai Minori's Beloved Local Bread Tour"
Special Page: https://osaka.jp-kitte.jp/jimoto_pan/
Japan Post Real Estate Co., Ltd. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President Akira Ikeda) and JP Building Management Co., Ltd. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President Masahiro Miyake) operate KITTE Osaka (2-2 Umeda 3-chome, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture), which will hold the local bread event "Kai Minori's Beloved Local Bread Tour" from Wednesday, September 2 through Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Welcoming writer Kai Minori as ambassador, the event brings a "jimoto pan®" (local bread) sales event over four days, featuring bread beloved across the country, while shops throughout the building introduce recommended local breads and products that pair well with bread.
A Nationwide Bread Journey at KITTE Osaka
An Encounter With "Jimoto Pan®" Rarely Found in Osaka
Writer Kai Minori, who covers travel, everyday life, sweets, and general goods in her work, is known as the person who coined the term "jimoto pan®" (local bread) and continues to share the appeal of bread culture from across Japan. Under her supervision, this event introduces jimoto pan® that has long been loved in each region, recommended breads found within the building, and delicious accompaniments to enjoy bread even more. Kai, who knows bread from all over the country inside and out, brings breads she wants to introduce right now — breads that are hard to find in Osaka. From Hokkaido to Okinawa, enjoy a "bread journey" around Japan, encountering flavors unique to each region.
What Is "Jimoto Pan®"?
Bread unique to a region that has been cherished there for many years. It is mainly made by local bakeries founded in the Showa 20s to 30s, and continues to be loved across generations.
Ambassador: Kai Minori
A writer born in Shizuoka Prefecture. After graduating from a university in Osaka, she lived in Kyoto and now resides in Tokyo. She writes for books, magazines, and the web, covering topics such as travel, walking, sweets, jimoto pan®, classic architecture, general goods, and daily life, and has also worked on tourism pamphlets for local governments. She served as supervisor for the TV drama "Meikenchiku de Chushoku wo," based on her book "Aruite, Taberu Tokyo no Oishii Meikenchiku Sanpo." She has authored more than 50 books, including "Nihon Zenkoku Jimoto Pan®," "Kurasu Tanoshimi," and "Taberu Tanoshimi."
12 Bakeries, 53 Kinds of Bread From Tohoku to Western Japan
Regional "Jimoto Pan®" From Across Japan, Rotating Weekly
From Tohoku to western Japan, jimoto pan® that has long been loved nationwide gathers with a new lineup each week. Each week features a different theme, such as "retro breads with packaging you can't resist buying" or "Kai Minori's selection." Products from three bakeries line up each day, introducing a total of 12 bakeries and 53 kinds of jimoto pan® over the course of the event. Alongside the jimoto pan® sales, books and jimoto pan®-related goods will also be sold, creating an opportunity to enjoy the appeal of jimoto pan® and the food culture rooted in each region more deeply while picking up the actual products.
Kai Minori Visits KITTE Osaka on September 2
On September 2 (Wed), the first day of the event, Kai Minori will visit KITTE Osaka. She is scheduled to serve as guest store manager for a day, twice — around 11:00 AM, right after opening, and around 2:00 PM (each session about 30 minutes; subject to change depending on crowding on the day).
- Period: September 2 (Wed), 9 (Wed), 16 (Wed), and 30 (Wed), 2026
- Hours: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day
- Venue: 2F South Atrium Passage
- Participating Stores: 12 in total
※ Sales end once bread and goods sell out. Goods may sell out early.
※ Event details, participating stores, and products for sale may change without notice due to weather, transportation conditions, or other unavoidable circumstances. Thank you for your understanding.
※ Items purchased at the jimoto pan® sales event can be brought into @JP Cafe on 2F of KITTE Osaka and enjoyed there, all day, on each event date only.
More details: https://osaka.jp-kitte.jp/shop/item_news.jsp?id=2254&shopid=120000&inc=0
September 2 (Wed): Beloved Local Bread From All Over Japan
- たけや製パン (Akita Prefecture)
- 新田製パン (Gunma Prefecture)
- 温泉パン (Tochigi Prefecture)
September 9 (Wed): Cute Retro Local Bread
- オリオンベーカリー (Iwate Prefecture)
- 石窯パン工房きらむぎ (Tochigi Prefecture)
- 丸十山梨製パン本店 (Yamanashi Prefecture)
September 16 (Wed): Local Bread From Western Japan
- 焼きたてのパン トミーズ (Hyogo Prefecture)
- ベーカリートングウ (Okayama Prefecture)
- オクムラベーカリー (Nara Prefecture)
September 30 (Wed): Kai Minori's Recommended Selection
- ニシカワ食品 (Hyogo Prefecture)
- ボン.千賀 (Aichi Prefecture)
- パンあづま屋 (Ishikawa Prefecture)
A "Bread Journey" to Discover Around the Building
Kai Minori's Picks at KITTE Osaka
In addition to the jimoto pan® sales event, KITTE Osaka's in-building stores will also introduce Kai Minori's recommended local breads, bread accompaniments, and bread-related goods throughout the period. Through distinctive breads sold at antenna shops from Hokkaido to Okinawa, visitors can experience the food culture and appeal of regions across Japan.
- Period: September 2 (Wed) to September 30 (Wed), 2026
- Venue: Each store
※ Business hours vary by store.
※ Please inquire directly with each store regarding stock availability.
"Kai Minori's Beloved Local Bread Tour" Overview
- Implementation Period: September 2 to September 30, 2026
- Venue: KITTE Osaka, a commercial facility within JP Tower Osaka, directly connected to the west exit of JR Osaka Station
- Number of Stores: 126 (as of Monday, August 24, 2026)
- Business Hours: Retail 11:00 AM–8:00 PM / Dining 11:00 AM–11:00 PM / Services 11:00 AM–8:00 PM (varies by store)
- Official Website: https://osaka.jp-kitte.jp/
- Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kitteosaka/
"Kai Minori's Beloved Local Bread Tour"
Special Page: https://osaka.jp-kitte.jp/jimoto_pan/
