PanForYou Fukudaya Kanuma, located on the first floor of Fukudaya Kanuma in Tochigi Prefecture, is hosting a two-day event called Shokupan Museum, bringing together distinctive shokupan loaves from bakeries across the country for visitors to browse and buy on the spot. The event runs on Wednesday, July 22, and again on Sunday, July 26, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
A Nationwide Shokupan Tour Without Leaving Kanuma
Tasting a beloved bakery's shokupan normally means traveling to that bakery's hometown. Shokupan Museum brings that experience to Kanuma instead, laying out loaves that differ by region, production method, and ingredients so visitors can look them over like a museum exhibit before choosing one to take home. It's a fitting outing for families during summer vacation, and a fun way for parents and children to compare flavors side by side.
The venue, PanForYou Fukudaya Kanuma, opened on the first floor of Fukudaya Kanuma on June 1, 2026. It has become a spot where local shoppers can pick up bread from bakeries across Japan during everyday errands. The event is made possible by the network PanForYou has built with bakeries nationwide, combined with its proprietary freezing technology that keeps the bread tasting freshly baked by the time it reaches Kanuma.
Event Overview
- Event Name: Shokupan Museum
- Dates: Wednesday, July 22 and Sunday, July 26, 2026 (two days)
- Hours: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Venue: PanForYou Fukudaya Kanuma, 1073 Higashisuehiro-cho, Kanuma, Tochigi 322-0039 (1st floor of Fukudaya Kanuma)
- Access: 18 minutes on foot from JR Kanuma Station; 19 minutes on foot from Tobu Shin-Kanuma Station; 4 minutes on foot from the "Asahicho" bus stop
- Content: Shokupan loaves from bakeries across Japan gathered and sold in one place
- Notes: Quantities are limited, and sales end once loaves sell out, so early arrival is recommended
On the Day
The venue sells distinctive shokupan loaves sent in from bakeries across the country. Visitors can compare the differences in flavor that come from each loaf's origin and production method before picking their favorites.
What's Next
PanForYou plans to keep growing PanForYou Fukudaya Kanuma as a place where nationwide bread and the local community can meet, and to continue holding events that showcase bakeries from around Japan.
