Nihonbashi-bijin An-pan, suggested by Nihonbashi OL Club, is one of the Nihonbashi-bijin products commercialized after a three-month trial by Eitaro Sohonpo Co., Ltd., and Muromachi Bon Coeur after adopting the opinions of the Club in terms of the taste, shape, size, and price of the an-pan. The an for this an-pan, the sweet bean jam that Etaro Sohonpo made from adzuki beans grown in Hokkaido, is a little softer than that for manju, a Japanese steamed cake, so that it enhances the nice taste of baked bread. The bread dough is made from French bread, which is not commonly used in an-pan. It is baked slowly and aromatically, enhancing the sweetness of the an, while its hard texture is excellent in direct contrast to the softness of the an. In addition, the surface of the bread maintains its softness for a long time. Adzuki beans have vitamins, minerals, and polyphenol, ideal for beauty and health. If you visit Nihonbashi, never forget to try Nihonbashi-bijin An-pan at least once.

You can buy Nihonbashi-bijin An-pan at;
　 ○Muromachi Bon Coeur
　 ○Eitaro Sohonpo Co., Ltd.
　 ○Mitsui Echigoya Station (Ended on March 31,2006)

Profile of Mr. Yujiro Ueda, the store manager of Bon Coeur
He won the third prize in the 2nd Casse-Cro_te D’or Sandwich Contest in 2005 sponsored by the French Bread Association of Japan.