Sugiura Bakery

Tucked into the streetscape of Iriya, Sugiura Bakery lines its shelves with unpretentious, old-fashioned baked goods. A neighborhood fixture is the egg sandwich, packed with finely chopped hard-boiled egg seasoned with an understated balance of salt and black pepper. Sized small enough for a quick breakfast or an afternoon snack, the savory selection also includes ham-and-egg combos, potato salad sandwiches, and crisp fried prawn cutlet buns.

Those looking for something sweet can turn to "mitsu-pan," offering an evocative, homespun sugary warmth, or flaky chocolate Danish pastries piped with cocoa cream. Shelves also feature enduring Japanese bakery staples such as red bean buns, bell-shaped amashoku sponge cakes, azuki bean cakes, and customizable koppepan rolls with your choice of filling.

Operating as a takeout-only counter, the shop can run low on selection by the early afternoon or toward the evening, making a morning or early afternoon stop worthwhile if you want the fullest choice. Payment is cash only, so keep some coins on hand while exploring the neighborhood.