Japan Tourism / Morioka Bakery Fukudapan Sells 10,000 Koppepan Rolls Daily

By Shiho Horiuchi / Special to Ryoko Yomiuri Publication
11:17 JST,
January 27, 2026
MORIOKA — When it comes to the cuisine of Morioka, the capital of Iwate Prefecture, its three famous noodle dishes — wanko soba, reimen and jajamen — are well-known, but the koppepan from Fukudapan is also a cherished local favorite recognized by every citizen.
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