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Anpan

Anpan is a delicious Japanese sweet bread. It is usually filled with a sweet paste made from red beans. Sometimes, you can find Anpan with other tasty fillings too. These can include white beans, green beans, sesame, or even chestnuts. It is a very popular treat in Japan!

What is Anpan?

Anpan is a unique type of bread that originated in Japan. It combines the soft texture of bread with "an," a traditional Japanese sweet. This "an" is typically a smooth, sweet paste made from beans, most often red beans.

The Story of Anpan

Anpan was first created a long time ago, in 1874. It was made at a bakery located in Ginza, a well-known area in Tokyo. The bakery that invented this sweet bread was called Kimuraya.

How Anpan Became Famous

A very important event happened in 1875 that made Anpan super popular. The Emperor of Japan at that time tried Anpan! He enjoyed it so much that the news quickly spread across the entire country. Because the Emperor liked it, Anpan quickly became a favorite snack for many Japanese people.

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