On April 12th, the "boulangerie bonour" (Fujisaki-cho, Minamitsugaru-gun, TEL 0172-55-8546), a bread shop in Aomori and Fujisaki, celebrated its 5th anniversary.

This shop aims to become a "bakery in the French countryside" by manufacturing and selling about 50 kinds of bread, mainly bread. Yota Fukui, who was born in Fujisaki and experienced bread making in Tokyo and Fukuoka, opened in 2013.

After graduating from high school, Mr. Fukui got a job at "Pony Doll", which was run by Kudo Bun in the Aeon Fujisaki store (formerly Jusco). He moved to Tokyo at the age of 21 as he wanted to start making bread such as croissants and bread in earnest. Worked at the popular French cafe "Ober Canal" in Harajuku and returned home at the age of 35. "I was thinking about a U-turn eventually, but in any case I wanted to have my own store," Fukui said.

Initially we were considering opening stores in Hirosaki and Aomori, but we abandoned because the conditions did not meet. The place introduced by his father was said to be his current location. Mr. Fukui smiles, saying, "I feel the goodness of the local community, with my classmates and local farmers calling out and giving me advice."

Bread sticks to the manufacturing method that uses natural yeast species called "Levan" and does not use additives such as shortening and yeast food as much as possible. Mr. Fukui says, "Extreme bread" (1 loaf = 450 yen, 1 piece = 1,350 yen) is a high-quality bread that is more particular about the ingredients and "is a limited menu that expresses gratitude." Now it's sold on Friday, and there are days when it's sold out only for the reservation.

The menu includes bread such as crescent (140 yen) and croissant (190 yen) using herb salt, as well as scones (100 yen and up) and apple pie (220 yen) using French apple compote. A drink menu such as coffee (240 yen and up) and cafe latte (280 yen) will be offered, and an eat-in space will be set up in the store.

On the 13th and 14th, eco-bags with a new logo will be presented on a first-come-first-served basis to customers who spend 1,000 yen or more. It ends as soon as it disappears.

For the future, Mr. Fukui is enthusiastic, saying, "We would like to expand our mini bread menu to include more colorful bread and bread made with local ingredients."

Business hours are from 8:30 to 19:00 (9am to 6pm in winter). Closed on Mondays and Sundays.