Step Right into the World of Pan Dorobou!
Get ready to step into the whimsical world of Pan Dorobou! The immersive experience event “Pan Dorobou Hiroba” is set to open its doors on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at ASOBUILD YOKOHAMA COAST. And guess what? The delicious details on limited-edition goodies and treats have just been unveiled!
About the Beloved Series
For those unfamiliar, Pan Dorobou started as a hugely popular picture book series by Shibata Keiko that has captivated readers, selling over 5 million copies! It follows the misadventures of the titular Pan Dorobou, a charming and hard-to-hate great thief with a heart (and stomach) for stealing only the tastiest bread. The books are known for their read-aloud fun and humor, with seven volumes out since the debut in April 2020. It’s also been adapted into an anime, bringing this delightful world to life.
The Pan Dorobou Hiroba Experience
Now, at Pan Dorobou Hiroba, fans can fully immerse themselves in this adorable universe. Imagine a space brimming with both excitement and soothing, iyashi (healing) vibes, just like stepping into the pages of the book. You’ll be able to snap cute photos and even munch on the very bread and rice balls featured in the stories!
Event-Exclusive Food Lineup
So, what’s on the menu? The event will feature a mouth-watering selection of limited-time treats straight out of the books. For bread lovers, there’s “Bread from the Forest Bakery”, “Cocco’s Garden Seasonal Fruit Sandwich”, and “Hokka Hokka’s Melon Pan”. Rice ball aficionados can look forward to “Village Rice Ball Shop’s Salmon Rice Ball”, “Plum Rice Ball”, and “Kelp Rice Ball”.
And here’s the sweetener: every bread or rice ball purchase comes with a collectible “Pan Dorobou Hiroba Peelable Sticker”—there are 11 designs to hunt for! Plus, with each transaction, you’ll snag a cute “Pan Dorobou Hiroba Paper Bag”, available in 3 different styles.
But wait, there’s more! Spend 3,000 yen or more (tax included) in a single go, and you’ll score an exclusive “Pan Dorobou Hiroba Luncheon Mat” as a bonus gift.
Original Goods to Take Home
Of course, no event is complete without merch! Pan Dorobou Hiroba will have a lineup of original goods featuring characters from the series. Think cute can tumblers and stylish craft lunch bags—perfect for showing off your fandom.
Event Summary
Event Overview
Period: From Saturday, January 31, 2026 to Sunday, April 5, 2026
Venue: ASOBUILD YOKOHAMA COAST
2-14-9 Takashima, Nishi-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture 220-0011, Asovile 2F
Directly connected to Yokohama Station Minami East Exit, 2 minutes walk from Yokohama Station East Exit
Organizers and Planners: KADOKAWA Co., Ltd., TWIN PLANET Co., Ltd.
Production and Operation: TWIN PLANET Co., Ltd.
Cooperation: Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd., LTL Co., Ltd.
Sponsors: Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd., Pia Co., Ltd.
Written by Yoneda Kaori
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