こじこじ (CojiCoji) means "walking distance" in Japanese, which is an adorable namesake for the local bakery on the small island of Ojika in Nagasaki. In a collection of ancient Japanese buildings which look like they haven't changed in a millennia, the bright yellow curtains and cute logo of this small bakery breathes young life into a traditional village. A creative touch here at CojiCojiPan is that the bread doesn't contain any egg or dairy products, but still is absolutely tasty.
Every morning fresh bread is baked early, and locals are quick to walk to get their breakfast. The owner of this bakery wakes up at 4:30 AM every day to start the ovens and have the fresh offerings available right at 6:30 AM. On my journey to the bakery and subsequent warm experience inside, I noticed many locals coming in to make sure they get their treats before the bakery completely runs out. Frequently this bakery closes early due to completely selling out before noon!
The second time I went there early in the morning I selected two sweet buns, 'Murasaki Anpan,' filled with purple sweet potato, and a bun with cranberries and white chocolate! Then, on my latest trip I selected the purple sweet potato Anpan again (because it was so incredibly delicious) and tried out the curry pan!
The curry pan is a delicacy in Japan and features sweet curry inside of some dough. This version of the bun was a bit different, as it was chewy and baked bread instead of the standard more oily fried dough, and it made for a yummy change of pace.
My friend Megumi and I went to Coji Coji Pan before her early 7 AM departure on the ferry. Having some tasty bread and watching a gorgeous sunrise was an absolutely perfect send-off for a wonderful friend.
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