At the large intersection where Yasukuni Street and Showa Street intersect, near Iwamotocho Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line, there was a peculiar sight. Three Daily Yamazaki stores were located at one intersection, which was quite unusual! Upon investigation, it was found that this dominance was due to their parent company, Yamazaki Baking, being based nearby. Among the three stores, the recommended one is the Kanda Iwamotocho store, which has a bakery inside. Freshly baked bread was abundantly displayed, and the store was bustling with customers. The recommended items are the melon pan or anpan, and after much deliberation, I chose the "Kami Anpan" with the Kanda seal. It was filled with plenty of cream and sweet red bean paste, with a chewy texture that was truly divine. It was absolutely delicious. Thank you for the meal!

I took the train just to come and buy this. The whipped cream 1.5 times was sold out as it was limited. I got the last regular red bean paste bun!

The luxurious red bean paste bun and pork tongue root skewer were delicious! ^ ^

As expected in front of the Yamazaki Bread headquarters, there is a variety of delicious bread that doesn't seem like it's from a convenience store. There are many options in the 100 yen range, which is always helpful.

It was perfect for a snack.

I got off at Iwamotocho Station. When you exit from Exit A3 and turn right, you will find a convenience store affiliated with Yamazaki Bakery nearby. Coming from Akihabara Station, after passing through Showa-dori exit, turn right when you reach the road, cross the bridge, and cross the pedestrian crossing. Due to the proximity of Yamazaki Bakery's headquarters to Iwamotocho Station, you can find several Daily Yamazaki stores in the area. The store has a self-service style with a combination of convenience store and individual bread sales. The space for displaying bread is small, enough for about four adults in a row. In March 2016, I was addicted to comparing branded bottled drinks from convenience stores. So, I decided to buy some unique items from Daily Yamazaki. The items I purchased were: Prin Tart (¥184), Salt Butter Bread (¥90), and Yamazaki Selection Mochi Texture Danish Chocolate & Chocolate (¥118). Prin Tart had a crispy crust and a creamy pudding filling with a gentle sweetness. Salt Butter Bread had a hollow center and was a bit firm, with a buttery taste when you bite into the bottom part. Mochi Texture Danish had layers of chewy dough with chocolate chips and chocolate incorporated into the dough. In July 2017, during a collaboration campaign with iDOLM@STER SideM (a male character version of iDOLM@STER), I happened to visit the store. The store was decorated with character wraps, indicating that Daily Yamazaki was also participating in collaboration campaigns. In November 2018, around 11 am on a weekday, I visited the store again. I found out about a Code Geass campaign through a Twitter timeline ad. Despite thinking that convenience stores wouldn't do Geass campaigns anymore after Seven's campaign in October 2017, Daily Yamazaki was offering a campaign with original bookmarks featuring my favorite character, Rolo. I secured the goods on the day when Rolo's goods were added (11/16). The campaign required purchasing two or more eligible items, and I bought two bath salts for the campaign. Additionally, I purchased a Chiovita drink (¥157) and a Yuzu-wrapped sweet (¥140). The Yuzu-wrapped sweet had yuzu fruit in white bean paste, wrapped in mochi. It gave me a traditional Japanese sweet impression. At that time, there was also a campaign for Tales of Vesperia, promoting the remastered game software released on 01/11/2018. The campaign involved buying three eligible snacks to receive original goods. Although I haven't played the game, I know that Yuri, with long purple hair, is extremely popular. It was a miracle that there were still Yuri's campaign goods available at the time of my visit.

When transferring from JR Akihabara Station to Toei Shinjuku Line Iwamotocho Station, you will always pass by a Daily Yamazaki convenience store. In this area alone, I have confirmed at least 4 Daily Yamazaki stores. However, the one I pass by is the Kanda Iwamotocho store. It's right next to the stairs leading down to Iwamotocho Station, so that's why. (laughs) I once bought a bag of bread here and found that the seal was slightly open, which was disappointing, so now I mainly use it for buying vegetables. Yes, this convenience store also sells vegetables! Normally, I don't write reviews for convenience stores, but the reason I felt compelled to write one for this store is because of this. Cabbages for 100 yen, Chinese cabbages for 150 yen, and other surprisingly cheap prices. I end up buying them without thinking, even though I have a 50-minute subway ride ahead of me at midnight. (^^;) But having a 24-hour convenience store where you can easily shop even late at night is really convenient. Yesterday, I also bought some bread for dinner. There is a bread showcase at the back of the store, where you can self-pack and bring it to the register. I decided to try the "Tartar Cheese Fish Fried Dog (210 yen)" and the "Fried Curry Pie (120 yen)". The Tartar Cheese Fish Fried Dog had a firmer texture than I expected, with fish fry, plenty of tartar cheese, and cheese inside. It was quite filling (the fish fry was big!), so I was satisfied after eating about half of it. (laughs) The Fried Curry Pie had a dense texture similar to the "〇〇 Pie" from McDonald's in the past. The curry filling inside was spicier than I imagined and quite delicious. I thought it was not bad for 120 yen. Daily Yamazaki is not only a convenience store but also a reliable ally for working people as a greengrocer and bakery. 😉

Near Iwamotocho Station, there is a convenience store called Daily Yamazaki. It seems to be a popular spot for people heading to work. The store offers a wide variety of products, including freshly prepared items. It is a great place to stop by before work, with plenty of options to choose from without getting bored. They also have discounted items, such as the popular egg sandwich for 162 yen. The sandwich is soft and fluffy, with a creamy and slightly tangy egg filling. It has a unique taste that can be a bit overwhelming if you eat too much, but overall, it is a reliable choice.

Iwamoto-cho is known as a holy place for Yamazaki. The Iwamoto-cho intersection where Yasukuni Street and Showa Street (with the Metropolitan Expressway No. 1 Ueno Line above) intersect. In this area, the "Yamazaki Bakery Headquarters" stands like a castle, with three "Daily Yamazaki" stores guarding it. Among these three Daily Yamazaki stores, the "Kanda Iwamoto-cho store" located to the west is a Daily Hot store with a bakery inside. Now, when it comes to popular products at Daily Hot, the receipt name "Luxurious Red Bean Bun"! The stamp varies depending on the region, but the one at the "Kanda Iwamoto-cho store" is the character "神" (god)! The Kanda Iwamoto-cho red bean bun (154 yen) has a refined sweetness of red bean paste and a gentle whipped cream that go well together. The bitterness created by the stamp adds a perfect accent! The divine stamp of "神" exudes a sense of divinity. The protection of Yamazaki headquarters must be thorough. Visit the Yamazaki official website at http://www.yamazakipan.co.jp/ and the Daily Yamazaki official website at http://www.daily-yamazaki.jp/index.html.

When it comes to the Daily Yamazaki store in Kanda Iwamotocho, it's safe to say that the "Nemesis Anpan" needs no introduction. Daily Yamazaki stores that offer freshly baked bread often sell Anpan with the store name or logo stamped on them. For example, at the Ichikawa store, they stamp "Ichikawa" on the bread. What sets the Kanda Iwamotocho store apart is that instead of "Kanda" or "Iwamoto" or "Iwa," they chose to stamp "Kami" (神 - god) on the bread. Since the store is within walking distance from Akihabara, many young people may come specifically for this bread. It's not just a regular Anpan; it surprises you in a good way. I won't spoil it, but there's a unique twist even for an Anpan. It's definitely good enough to be a souvenir. Note: The Kami Anpan is unfortunately no longer available.

On July 27, 2014 at 20:00, I visited a Daily Yamazaki store in Kanda Iwamotocho to try their "Fragrant Roasted Curry Bread" (with 30 types of spices) priced at 155 yen. The store has a great selection of freshly baked bread, and the curry bread was surprisingly delicious. It had just the right amount of curry flavor and a nice texture. I highly recommend trying it if you come across it at a Daily Yamazaki store.

There is a Daily Yamazaki store located just a 1-minute walk from Iwamotocho Station on the Toei Subway Shinjuku Line. There are many Daily Yamazaki stores around this area. On this day, I purchased the Creamy Milk Twin Choux for 158 yen. I bought it because I was craving cream, and I was very satisfied with it.

Purchased at Daily Yamazaki, Ginza Oborozuki supervised cold seafood mixed noodles. Enjoying it with some alcohol. I bought it before and it's delicious, plus it goes really well with alcohol, so I keep coming back for more. It's easy to prepare, just pour the soup over the noodles and add the toppings. The toppings include bean sprouts, onions, green onions, chashu, wood ear mushrooms, and fried tempura bits, all plentiful. The clear yet rich seafood flavor of the soup is very tasty. The ingredients and noodles are well-coated with the soup. The texture of the noodles is good, and it's satisfying to eat. It's not heavy, so it's a light and enjoyable meal that goes well with alcohol. Thank you for the meal.

When it comes to Yamazaki, they are known for their bread, but I often use their takeout service for deli sandwiches at this store. There is also a Vie de France nearby, and both are delicious, but Daily is more affordable, so I have been buying from here more often recently. The store is filled with a wide variety of pastries and deli sandwiches, almost like a bakery, and especially the deli sandwiches have a clear menu with items like hot dogs, sandwiches, and yakisoba bread, making it easy to choose without any strange adventures. I always buy the egg sandwich, which has a rich filling and volume, so it was delicious as always, but this time I tried the pork cutlet sandwich for the first time, and it was perfectly delicious. The cutlet was crispy and soaked in sauce, the meat was tender with almost no fat, the amount and flavor of the sauce were just right, and it was a wonderful product that pursued the simplicity of the best pork cutlet sandwich, all for just 200 yen. I will definitely be coming back for more. Thank you for the meal.

Convenience stores always seem to cluster together in certain places for some reason. For example, when you come out of Iwamotocho Station, you'll notice a bunch of Daily Yamazaki stores. There are three of them surrounding the intersection. I wonder why that is? Anyway, I sometimes use the stores here, and they have a good selection of bakery items and the interior is spacious and easy to navigate. On this hot day, I couldn't resist buying a cold beer. As I refreshed myself with a chilled one outside the store, suddenly the mystery was solved! Across the street from the convenience store is none other than the headquarters of Yamazaki Bakery. It turns out this is their hometown. Ah, that explains why they don't want any other stores nearby. It's like a castle surrounded by troops. I've always liked Daily stores, but this moment made me feel even more attached to them.

I bought fried bread with soybean flour (^^)