A takeout specialty store located a 4-minute walk from the East Exit of JR Zushi Station, "Zushi Donut Center," which is possibly the world's smallest chocolate factory, has been decided to be featured on TBS's popular information program, "King's Brunch." The broadcast will be part of the "Weekend Travel: Yokozawa Natsuko's Yoko-sanpo in Zushi" segment, where Natsuko Yokozawa, Mizuki Hasegawa, and Yumeka Hatanaka visited. They experienced firsthand the donuts and chocolate sweets served fresh every morning, made and fried in-store.
Broadcast Overview ・Program Name: King's Brunch ・Corner Name: Weekend Travel "Yokozawa Natsuko's Yoko-sanpo in Zushi" ・Broadcast Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026 (Morning Block) ・Cast: Natsuko Yokozawa, Mizuki Hasegawa, Yumeka Hatanaka, etc.
On the program, the segment began with a conversation in front of the store, with its eye-catching pink exterior, asking, "What is 'probably the world's smallest chocolate factory'?" Upon entering the store, exclamations of "Cute!" and "I want to eat them!" arose from the colorful and adorable donut showcase.
They actually tasted the following products: • Bakumochi Donut (Chocolate / W Berry / Honey) • Kaga-age Donut (Marshmallow Choco Mountain / Panda / Crispy Choco) During the tasting, comments like "As expected from a chocolate shop, the chocolate is truly delicious" and "Both donuts have different merits" were given, highlighting the unique taste only a chocolate specialty store can offer.
"Zushi Donut Center," characterized by its striking pink exterior on Zushi Ginza Street.
•Donuts from 180 yen~ •The handwritten menu items placed in the showcase also contribute to the shop's warm and cute appeal.
"Zushi Donut Center" is a donut-specialty takeout store operated by "Hayama Direct Sales Store, Probably the World's Smallest Chocolate Factory." Fresh donuts are fried and made in-store every morning. The "Kaga-age Donut" is an original, slightly firm old-fashioned style, while the "Bakumochi Donut" features a bouncy, chewy texture. Another appeal is that the chocolate used in the donuts is the same as that sold in-store, allowing customers to purchase the chocolate they enjoyed directly.
•Location: 4 minutes walk from JR Zushi Station East Exit •Price Range: From 180 yen~ •Takeout only
● Kaga-age Donut A classic donut with a crispy exterior and a dense interior. Popular flavors include Marshmallow Choco Mountain, Crispy Choco, and Double Choco.
● Bakumochi Donut A donut characterized by its round appearance and chewy texture. Available in a rich variety of flavors such as Chocolate, W Berry, and Tiramisu.
● Chocolate Shake A popular drink made with rich chocolate. Priced at 150 yen.
A lineup centered around Kaga-age donuts and Bakumochi donuts, allowing you to enjoy various chocolate sweets at once. Donuts fried every morning are coated with chocolate. Their colorful and cute appearance is also appealing. Popular Chocolate Shake. A classic drink that can be enjoyed with donuts. The process of coating freshly fried donuts with chocolate. You can also enjoy the "just-made" feeling as they are finished at the counter.
•Rollout of limited-time products (as needed) •Regularly held donut workshops It is also popular as an experiential content for weekend outings and for families to enjoy together. Details can be confirmed on the official Instagram.
"We are very happy that you stop by our store while enjoying the town of Zushi. We hope to continue being a shop that makes walking around town a little more enjoyable through chocolate and donuts."
【Zushi Donut Center】 1-8-1 Zushi, Zushi City, Kanagawa Prefecture TEL: 046-876-9386 Instagram: @SEKACHOCO_ZUSHI
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- Source: PR TIMES
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