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Kimuraya Sohonten

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Bakery in Japan

Kimuraya Sohonten (Japanese: 木村屋總本店) is a bakery which was first established in 1869 as Bun'eidō (文英堂) by a former samurai, Yasubei Kimura. It was then renamed Kimuraya in 1870.2 It was founded by Yasube Kimura.1 It is headquartered in Ariake.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

May 9, 1869Founded1

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Kimuraya Sohonten (Japanese: 木村屋總本店) is a bakery which was first established in 1869 as Bun'eidō (文英堂) by a former samurai, Yasubei Kimura. It was then renamed Kimuraya in 1870.2

The story

Founded by Yasube Kimura on May 9, 1869, in Shiba.1

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Timeline

  1. May 9, 1869Founded Founded in Shiba1

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