{"product_id":"hokkaido-anpan-matcha","title":"Hokkaido Anpan Matcha – Japanese Sweet Bread with Matcha Bean Paste, 5 Pieces","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHokkaido Anpan Matcha\u003c\/strong\u003e is a traditional Japanese sweet bread that takes the beloved anpan to the next level. Matcha is worked into both the dough and the filling — creating a double-layered green tea experience that's fragrant, gently bitter, and subtly sweet throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes This Hokkaido Anpan Special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost matcha anpan use plain dough with a flavored filling. This one goes further. The dough itself is kneaded with matcha, giving each bun a vibrant green hue and grassy tea aroma from the very first bite. Inside sits a smooth white bean paste — made with Hokkaido-grown white kidney beans — blended with matcha powder and green tea leaves for an elegant, layered flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; padding-top: 56.25%; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 8px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/4085\/9101\/files\/AnpanMatcha_ingre.png?v=1780693688\" alt=\"Hokkaido white kidney bean fields and Japanese matcha green tea powder — the key ingredients in Hokkaido Anpan Matcha sweet bread\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Anpan Tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnpan — sweet bread filled with bean paste — was invented in Japan during the Meiji era, combining Western bread-making with Japanese confectionery. It was famously presented to Emperor Meiji in 1875. Today it remains one of Japan's most beloved everyday sweets, found in bakeries across the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version honors that tradition while bringing the refined flavors of Hokkaido matcha and premium white bean paste to the classic format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Enjoyed With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot green tea or matcha latte — the natural pairing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHojicha or sencha for a full tea ceremony moment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack coffee for a Japanese-style café treat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold milk for a lighter, everyday snack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 individually packaged pieces per box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet weight: 11.9oz (340g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains: wheat, eggs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT DETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; font-size: 14px; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 16px 0px; height: 130.375px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 28.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #888; padding: 4px 8px; width: 50%;\"\u003eContents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #888; padding: 4px 8px; border-left: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 36.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: 600; padding: 4px 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e5 pieces \/ 11.9oz (340g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: 600; padding: 4px 8px 12px; border-left: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eJapan (Hokkaido ingredients)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 36.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #888; padding: 12px 8px 4px;\"\u003eFlavor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #888; padding: 12px 8px 4px; border-left: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eFilling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 28.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: 600; padding: 4px 8px;\"\u003eMatcha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: 600; padding: 4px 8px; border-left: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eHokkaido White Bean Matcha Paste\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Aki Foods Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47242417995997,"sku":"RTAAKSY1040","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/4085\/9101\/files\/Matcha_main01.jpg?v=1780602527","url":"https:\/\/akifoodsjapan.com\/products\/hokkaido-anpan-matcha","provider":"Aki Foods Retail","version":"1.0","type":"link"}