When browsing supermarkets or convenience stores in Japan, you'll often see Yamazaki Baking's “Lunch Pack,” a very iconic everyday bread in Japan. Soft white bread is cut in half and filled with different fillings, ranging from sweet to savory, with seasonal or limited-time varieties released from time to time. Since it's portable and doesn't need to be heated, it's great for breakfast, a snack, or a quick bite while traveling. It's also a familiar taste from childhood for many Japanese people.
Lunch Pack
A Popular Sandwich You Can Eat Without Dirtying Your Hands
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This sandwich series packs ingredients between slices of soft, fluffy bread.
The edges of the slices of bread are pressed together, sealing the contents by fusing all the sides, so these sandwiches are easy to eat and won’t get your hands messy!
There are prepared foods, sweets, and whole-grains series available.
New products are released every month, and there are around 150 different flavors produced each year!
The most popular flavor is the peanut Lunch Pack, which is filled with a smooth peanut cream.
Highlights
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Prepared foods, sweets, and whole-grains series available.
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Air is sealed inside the packaging, so it won’t be easily squished even if carried in a bag.
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Specialty stores “Lunch Pack SHOP” exist and carry most Lunch Pack varieties (Ikebukuro Station, Akihabara Station).
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Regional varieties are made with specialty products from various regions.
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During the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan, Lunch Pack was praised by foreign media for its deliciousness.
Photos
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Left) Egg Right) Peanut
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Cross-section of peanut sandwich
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Cross-section of egg sandwich
Reviews
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Some reviews are AI-translated.
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Yamazaki's “Lunch Pack” is a snack I often buy when visiting Japan. The soft bread is light and fluffy, and together with the filling, it has a simple taste that keeps you reaching for more. I especially like how easy it is to carry around. It works well for breakfast in the morning or as a quick bite when you get hungry in the afternoon! You can often find different flavors at convenience stores and supermarkets in Japan, and whenever I see a new one, I want to try it. It's also very affordable, making it a convenient budget-friendly food during a trip to Japan!
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When traveling in Japan, I usually book places without breakfast.
Then I go to a convenience store or supermarket to buy something.
It’s cheap and tasty, and they often release new flavors, so I can try something different every time.
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This is such a convenient food to bring along when you're traveling. There are so many flavors to choose from, it's filling, and you can buy it pretty much anywhere, anytime. I really love it.
Details
- Product name in Japanese
- ランチパック
- Manufacturer
- Yamazaki Baking Co., Ltd.
- Contents
- 2 per bag
- Price
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180 yen
※Price may vary by type and retailer - Available at
- supermarkets, convenience stores, etc.
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)