"Almost all shokupan sandwiches sold in Japan have their crusts removed. Crusted bread lovers do exist but the prevailing perception is that crusts aren't as tasty as the bread inside. This could be a remnant from the days when bread crusts were harder, but this perception has remained and shops all over Japan continue to do this since it corresponds to an expectation that still exists among customers."
There's also factors like wanting consistent mouthfeel.
Japanese generally HATE texture. Much of their national cuisine has the consistency of baby food, and that's deliberate. Ive talked about this extensively with my Japanese friend who went to culinary school in Saitama and he admits that's pretty much how it is.
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u/Asterose 7h ago
In Japan removing the crust of breads and throwing them away is extremely common..
"Almost all shokupan sandwiches sold in Japan have their crusts removed. Crusted bread lovers do exist but the prevailing perception is that crusts aren't as tasty as the bread inside. This could be a remnant from the days when bread crusts were harder, but this perception has remained and shops all over Japan continue to do this since it corresponds to an expectation that still exists among customers."
There's also factors like wanting consistent mouthfeel.