Takumi at his bakery, bathed in golden morning light

The Journey of Takumi, the Wandering Baker

From Kyoto kitchens to cobblestone markets—his pastry tales follow the scent of new horizons.

It began in the heart of Kyoto, where Takumi spent countless hours perfecting the art of matcha-infused croissants and delicate plum blossom-shaped mochi. But for him, flour and dough were only the beginning. Takumi’s true passion lay in the stories behind every ingredient, every tradition, and every sunrise.

“I bake to remember where I’ve been and to inspire where I’m going.” — Takumi

What started as a family-run bakery gradually transformed into a nomadic adventure. With a custom bread-making cart and a pack full of recipes, he roamed from the olive groves of Italy to the spice-laden bazaars of Morocco, capturing the essence of each place in every loaf and pastry.

Inspiration from the Journey

Takumi draws flavor from the world—figs from Sicily, espresso from Venice, saffron from the Rif Mountains. He lets each location speak through his bakes.

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Takumi in a Moroccan market, speaking with a spice vendor

A Recipe from Fez

Inspired by a local spice merchant, this cardamom-saffron brioche is now a staple at Takumi’s seasonal menu.

Map embedding showing Takumi’s bakeries across the world.

Takumi demonstrating chocolate en masse in Italy

Naples, Italy – Mastering the chocolate en masse tradition.

Takumi’s cart in a Mexican market stall

Oaxaca, Mexico – Sharing techniques with local panaderos.

More than a baker, Takumi is a storyteller. Through each baked creation, he invites you to savor the world in a new way.

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