365 Days” in Yoyogi
Located in an alleyway just a short walk from Yoyogi Koen Station in Tokyo, the boulangerie 365 Days has been a hot spot for bread lovers and food lovers alike since its opening in 2013.
Owner-chef Akimasa Sugikubo was born into a family of craftsmen, with both of his grandfathers being Wajima lacquerware artisans, and has himself worked as a pastry chef. 24 years old, he became chef-patissier and went to France in 2000, gaining experience at the 2-star “Jamain” and 1-star “Petrossian,” and returned to Japan in 2002, producing several bakeries in Japan. After returning to Japan in 2002, he produced several bakeries in Japan before opening his own bakery, 365 Days, in December 2013. Based on the concept of “365 days of meals make a person, mind, and body”, he sells bread made from carefully selected ingredients from all over Japan, as well as carefully selected, safe, and secure ingredients and processed foods.
The most popular “Croquin Chocolat” for 365 days
The stylish exterior of the store was filled with delicious smells as I entered. The showcase displays dozens of breads, baguettes, and other delicious-looking breads, making it difficult to make a choice. According to one theory, as many as 60 kinds of breads are displayed every day.
The most popular of these is the croquin chocolat, of which several hundred are sold in a day. The brioche dough is kneaded with cocoa powder and filled with organic ganache and chocolate cereal. The rich dough and creamy ganache are combined with the crunchiness of the cereal to create a delightfully different texture.
Like the Croquin Chocolat, the Lemon Milk France has a cute appearance. The fluffy bread is layered with lemon cream and milk cream, and filled with white chocolate pearl croquins.
365 days to enjoy each and every ingredient
On the other hand, the simple looking “Somplesang” has an ultra-high water ratio of 1:1 wheat to water. Crispy on the outside, yet chunky, with a distinctive wheat flavor, taste, and aroma, this is also a popular product.
Other popular items include quiche made with onions that have been roasted until they turn amber to bring out their sweetness, chicken and seasonal vegetables from a contract farm in Iwate Prefecture, curry bread with a perfect balance of dough, ingredients, and mild roux, and bread with large pistachios kneaded into the whole-grain dough. Pistachio” is a bread made of whole wheat flour and richly kneaded with large pistachios. Each of these breads is delicious, and you can taste the individual flavors and tastes of each ingredient.
365 days with a select section.
On the other side of the showcase is a corner with a selection of special foods and food-related books from all over Japan. Coffee, Wako tea, Japanese ginger syrup, peanut butter, and other delicious-looking items are also here.
The “365-day postal flight,” a set of 30 assorted breads a day, includes an assortment of 13 kinds of breads, from standard breads such as bread and bean-jam buns to snack breads and side dishes, delivered frozen, as well as a rich and cheesecake with 70% cream cheese in the recipe and seasonal products, Some products are also available online.
