is a popular Japanese food. It consists of

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or other types of

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wrapped in a piece of

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, which is then coated in

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and deep fried. On occasion it is baked instead of deep-fried, but deep-frying is the most common method of cooking. Curry bread is usually found in

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and

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History

The exact origin of curry bread in Japan is unknown, but it is often said that it was created in 1927 by a man named Nakata Toyoharu. It was during this time period that foods from

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were becoming popular in Japan and many businesses were experimenting with making Japanese-style Western dishes. As curry was introduced to Japan by Anglo-Indian

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officers, curry bread was originally called "Western food bread" (洋食パン, ''yōshoku pan'') when it was first sold in

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during the early

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. It eventually became widely referred to as "curry bread" (カレーパン, ''karē pan'') due to its curry filling.　

In popular culture

*Karē pan man () is one of the superheroes in ''

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''. He has a head made out of curry bread.Sen 2009, p. 116 In addition to his special moves, "Curry Punch" and "Curry Kick", he also attacks by spraying hot curry from his mouth onto his opponent.

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History

In popular culture

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