About Haru to Tsuki
Bringing a Little Piece of Japan to Your Table
I was born and raised in Japan, where food has always been about more than simply eating.
It is how we care for one another, gather around the table, and create everyday moments that become lifelong memories.
Although I now live in California, Japan will always be home.
I return often to visit bakeries, learn from skilled bakers, and continue discovering the techniques, traditions, and flavors that make Japanese bread so special. Every trip reminds me that there is always more to learn, and I bring those lessons back with me to every loaf I bake.
Bread has become a meaningful part of my own family, too.
One of my favorite moments each morning is watching my young son wake up and reach for our milk bread on his own. Those quiet mornings remind me that good bread doesn’t have to be complicated—it simply brings comfort, nourishes the people we love, and starts the day with warmth.
I also make Japanese sweets called wagashi. My love for wagashi began long before I ever became a baker.
I grew up in a family where traditional Japanese sweets were always part of everyday life. My grandparents were farmers, and during their breaks there was always something sweet waiting on the table—kohakutou, sweet bean buns, jelly, and seasonal treats.
Those moments taught me that wagashi isn’t just dessert.
It’s a way to pause, enjoy the season, and spend time with the people you love.
Today, Haru to Tsuki brings together both of those memories.
Fresh Japanese bread for everyday mornings.
Traditional wagashi for quiet afternoons and special moments.
Everything is made in small batches using carefully selected ingredients, traditional Japanese techniques, and deep respect for the culture that shaped me.
Whether you grew up in Japan and miss the flavors of home, or you’re discovering Japanese bread and wagashi for the very first time, I hope each bite brings you a little comfort, a little joy, and a small connection to Japan.
Thank you for supporting a small local bakery.
It truly means more than you know.
Made by a Japanese baker. Inspired by a lifetime in Japan. Shared with love from California.
Our Bread
Freshly baked shokupan, soft and fluffy, straight from Haru to Tsuki.
Made with Japanese techniques, carefully selected ingredients, and baked with heart.
At Haru to Tsuki, every loaf begins with time, patience, and respect for traditional Japanese bread-making.
Our goal isn’t simply to bake soft bread. It’s to create bread that brings comfort, just like the bread I grew up with in Japan.
A Traditional Japanese Method
Great bread can’t be rushed.
Each loaf is made using a traditional Japanese bread-making process that takes two days to complete. Giving the dough time to develop naturally creates the signature pillowy texture, delicate crumb, and lasting freshness that Japanese milk bread is known for.
Carefully Chosen Ingredients
We believe simple ingredients deserve careful attention.
That’s why we use:
Organic A2 milk
Organic butter
High-quality flour
Pure organic honey
Premium Japanese ingredients whenever possible
Every ingredient is chosen because it contributes to better flavor and texture.
Baked in Small Batches
We bake in small batches so we can give each loaf the attention it deserves.
Temperature, humidity, fermentation, and timing are carefully adjusted every baking day—because no two days are exactly the same.
Always Learning
Although Haru to Tsuki is based in California, my learning never stops.
I regularly return to Japan to visit bakeries, study traditional techniques, and continue learning from the country’s incredible baking culture.
Every trip inspires new ideas while reminding me of the craftsmanship that first made me fall in love with Japanese bread.
Fresh Is Best
Our bread contains no artificial preservatives.
It’s best enjoyed within two to three days, and freezes beautifully if you’d like to save it for later.
We bake fresh because we believe that’s how Japanese bread should be enjoyed.