A day to savor the quiet richness of walnut bread

The third of every month is Walnut Bread Day くるみパンの日 (Kurumi no pan no hi) in Japan. The aim of the day is simple: to promote the simple luxury of walnut bread. An everyday treat that feels both wholesome and a little indulgent.

The choice of the date - the 3rd of every month - was chosen from a bit of word play. Three can be read as "mi" and the Japanese for come as "kuru". In Japanese walnut is "kurumi". So the idea is that the 3rd coming forms "come three" aka "kurumi" and thus the 3rd of each month is "kurumi pan no hi" / "walnut bread day".  Although a Japanese anniversary, it was established by the California Walnut Commission.

Walnut bread has long been a popular bread in Japan. Sometimes eaten for breakfast, sometimes at teatime. Some people bake their own, others buy it from a bakery or shop. Whether enjoyed plain, lightly toasted, or paired with butter and honey, walnut bread carries a warmth that suits every season.