Gokoku Japanese Bakery is an authentic 'wa' (和) bakery originating from Kobe, Japan, in 1961, bringing more than 60 years of Japanese bread-making mastery to its outlets across Singapore. Part of the RE&S group, Gokoku stays true to established Japanese techniques and premium ingredients imported from Japan, with every wholesome bun freshly baked daily.
The bakery's philosophy centres on nourishment: ingredients abundant in minerals are believed to contribute to the happiness and health of customers, ultimately blessing them with good fortune. This belief is embodied in the bakery's house signature, the Gokoku Shichifuku Pan (五穀七福), meaning '5 grains and 7 fortunes' in Japanese, a bun made rich in minerals and fibre using brown rice flour, sunflower seeds, malt, oatmeal, linseed and soybeans.
Beyond its signature bun, Gokoku is known for a small lineup of standout bakes, including the Malt Kurumi Pan, a clover-shaped bun so popular in Japan it sells more than 40,000 pieces a month, alongside the chewy Mochi Mochi Cheese, the slow-aged Meiho Toast, and the crispy, creamy Jumbo Coronet. Gokoku Japanese Bakery operates multiple outlets in shopping malls across Singapore, including VivoCity, Jurong Point, Tampines Mall, Wisma Atria and Northpoint City.
Gokoku Japanese Bakery brings an authentic slice of Japanese baking tradition to Singapore's malls, tracing its roots back to Kobe, Japan, in 1961. With more than 60 years of Japanese bread-making mastery behind it, the bakery, part of the RE&S group, has built its reputation on staying true to established techniques and using premium ingredients imported directly from Japan.
What sets Gokoku apart isn't just technique, it's the philosophy behind the ingredients. The bakery believes that nourishing, mineral-rich ingredients contribute to the happiness and health of its customers, ultimately blessing them with good fortune. That belief is baked, quite literally, into the bakery's house signature: the Gokoku Shichifuku Pan (五穀七福), which translates to '5 grains and 7 fortunes' in Japanese. This bun is made with a hearty mix of brown rice flour, sunflower seeds, malt, oatmeal, linseed and soybeans, delivering both flavour and nutrition in every bite, and it consistently ranks as the bakery's number one bestseller.
Beyond the signature Shichifuku Pan, Gokoku has built a small but devoted following around a handful of other bakes. The Malt Kurumi Pan is a genuine phenomenon back in Japan, a clover-shaped soft bun filled with walnut, rye, malt, oatmeal, linseed, soya bean and sunflower seeds, selling more than 40,000 pieces a month there. For something with a different texture, the Mochi Mochi Cheese bun combines a chewy 'mochi mochi' dough with savory diced cheese, while a Mochi Mochi Cranberry version offers a fruitier take on the same beloved texture.
The Meiho Toast takes a different approach entirely, relying on dough aged overnight at low temperature to draw out the natural sweetness of the wheat, resulting in a loaf with a chewy texture that melts in the mouth. For those after something a little more indulgent, the Jumbo Coronet delivers crispy, creamy satisfaction in two flavours, Creamy Custard and Chocolate. Rounding out the range is the Signature Hokkaido Red Bean Anpan, a red bean bun made using beans sourced from Hokkaido.
Across its range, Gokoku's commitment stays constant: every wholesome bun is freshly baked daily, using the same established Japanese techniques and imported ingredients that have defined the bakery since its Kobe beginnings. The bakery also rotates in Monthly Highlights, giving regular customers new bakes to look forward to alongside the mainstay signatures.
Gokoku Japanese Bakery operates a network of outlets across Singapore's shopping malls, including Bukit Panjang Plaza, CapitaSpring, Great World, Guoco Tower, Jurong Point, Nex, Northpoint City, Parkway Parade, Tampines Mall, VivoCity and Wisma Atria. As part of the RE&S group, the bakery also connects to the group's Rewards programme, giving regular customers a way to earn perks across visits.
Whether you're drawn in by the story of the signature 5 grains, 7 fortunes bun, or simply craving a chewy mochi mochi bake, Gokoku's outlets bring a genuine piece of Kobe's decades-old baking tradition to a mall near you.