Japanese bakeries unveil new bagel varieties in Osaka and Life stores

Bono Bakery in Osaka's Minami-Horie district announced the summer‑limited release of two new "live" bagel products: a white‑peach Earl Grey custard bagel‑donut priced at ¥399 and a spicy pork‑mapo bagel priced at ¥389, both slated to go on sale on 17 August 2026.

Life Corporation introduced three premium bagel flavors—Earl Grey milk‑tea, cocoa, and maple‑walnut—featuring milk from Hokkaido's Salobetsu region. The bagels are sold for ¥178 each at all Life supermarkets in the Tokyo metropolitan area and are marketed as a convenient, milk‑rich snack.

Both launches highlight a trend toward specialty, flavor‑focused bagel offerings in Japan, emphasizing unique ingredients and seasonal appeal.