Hattendo
Corporate brand
UnclaimedJapanese confectionery and sweets-bread company founded in 1933 in Mihara, Hiroshima, known for its chilled 'cream pan'.
Last updated September 16, 2026
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Overview
Hattendo is a Japanese food company headquartered in Mihara, Hiroshima, founded in 1933 as a wagashi shop by Mitsumitsu Morimitsu. It is known for its chilled 'cream pan' (cream bread), which was created in 2008 and became the company's signature product. The company operates an online shop and stores, and has expanded overseas with events and stores in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Canada.
History
Hattendo was founded in 1933 (Showa 8) by Mitsumitsu Morimitsu as a wagashi shop named 'Morimitsu Hattendo' in Minatomachi, Mihara City, Hiroshima. The company was incorporated on June 25, 1953. In 1975, the second generation, Yoshifumi Morimitsu, renamed the shop 'La Seine Hattendo' and added Western confectionery. In 1991, the third generation, Takamasa Morimitsu, opened 'Takachan no Pan-ya' in Miyaura, Mihara City, and became president in 1997. In 2004, the main factory was relocated to Miyaura, Mihara City, with an attached shop called 'Komugi Kobo'. In 2008, the chilled cream pan was created and the company began focusing on sweets bread. In 2009, the company unified its trade name to 'Hattendo' as a sweets-bread specialty store and opened its first Tokyo store. In 2013, the Hiroshima Mihara Rinku factory and new headquarters were completed. In 2014, it held its first overseas event. In 2015, Hattendo Singapore Pte. Ltd. was established. In 2017, stores opened in Singapore and Hong Kong, and the first Sweets Burger Grand Prix was held. In 2019, Hattendo International Co., Ltd. was established and a Canada store opened. In 2021, a Tokyo office was opened. In 2022, Hattendo Farm Co., Ltd. was established and an EC office opened. In 2024, Hattendo cafe opened. In 2026, the headquarters is to be relocated and a new factory is to be built within 'Hattendo Village'.
Products and positioning
Sweets-bread specialty brand centered on its signature chilled cream pan, emphasizing safety and quality.
Cream pan
Chilled cream bread created in 2008, signature product
Furusato cream pan
Cream pan with regional ingredients from various parts of Japan, launched for 90th anniversary
Melon pan
Sweet bread with cookie crust
Custard pudding
Rich custard pudding
Bottled water
Water sourced from Hida Mountains
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