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Foodie’s Treasure Chest: Gourmet Journey in Shinhidaka

August 25,2025 OA

This week we’re headed for Shinhidaka Town, a foodie’s paradise on Hokkaido’s southern coast! Known for its prized Hidaka kelp, Shinhidaka is brimming with flavors you won’t find anywhere else. Li Qiang and Yurie dig into a fluffy pork bun made extra special with the savory taste of kelp, and then take on a hearty rice bowl piled high with premium local beef—cattle raised on kelp feed! And that’s not all—there’s a lively local event showcasing the town’s full charm. Don’t miss this delicious adventure!

destinations

Isogai Kaichi Shoten

Address: 144 Mitsuishi Koshiumi-cho, Shinhidaka, Hidaka, Hokkaido
Phone: 0146-33-2418
Website: https://www.kaichi-shoten.com/
Remarks: Open Hours 8:30–17:00 (irregular holidays)
• Premium Hidaka Kelp (100g) – 1,188 yen
• Araiso Maru – 500 yen
• Hidaka Kelp Tiramisu – 500 yen

Kuroge Wagyu Don

Address: 57 Mitsuishi Honcho, Shinhidaka, Hidaka, Hokkaido
Phone: 0146-37-1129
Website: https://kurogewagyu-don.net/
Remarks: Open Hours 11:00–13:45, 17:00–22:00
Closed Sundays & Mondays
• Kobukuro Premium Loin – 1,880 yen
• Kobukuro Premium Short Rib – 1,980 yen
• Kobukuro Mountain Bowl – 5,980 yen (lunch only, irregular availability)

Pira Sweets

Address: 1F, 1-1-57 Miyuki-cho, Shizunai, Shinhidaka, Hidaka, Hokkaido
Phone: 080-9704-7455
Instagram: @pirasweets_glutenfree_hokkaido
Remarks: Open Hours 11:00–16:00
Open Sun–Wed
• Lemon & Earl Grey Tea Scone – 320 yen
• Koji Berry Smoothie – 700 yen (600 yen with other purchase)
• Horse & Heart Cookies – 180 yen

Takoyaki Food Truck Hoppe

Phone: 090-7052-0641
Website: https://www.hoppe-takoyaki.com/
Remarks: Locations & hours updated on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/hoppe_takoyaki_/
• Classic Sauce Takoyaki – 700 yen
• Frozen Takoyaki – 2,100 yen

Footloose (Healthy Feet Shop)

Address: 1-1-6 Yoshino-cho, Shizunai, Shinhidaka, Hidaka, Hokkaido
Phone: 0146-43-0632
Website: https://footloose-kutu.shopinfo.jp/
Remarks: Open Hours: Weekdays 10:00–19:00 / Weekends & Holidays 10:00–18:00
Closed Wednesdays
• Custom-Made Insoles – 15,400 yen

Not Just Seafood! Fully Enjoying Ishikari!

August 23,2025 OA

Aiming for social media-worthy shots with extravagant shaved ice topped with fruit, exquisite vegetable gelato made by a farmer who used to be a bartender, and the rare Ishikari brand pork. Ishikari has so much more to offer than just seafood—experience the full charm of Ishikari on this trip with our Hokkaido hosts Li Qiang and Yurie!

destinations

JA Sapporo Local Market Torenosato

Address: 120-3 Tarukawa, Ishikari City, Hokkaido
Phone: 0133-73-4500
Open Hours: 9:00-17:00
Remarks: Local produce market

Ishikari Minori Farm

Address: 3-15 Takaoka, Hachiman-cho, Ishikari City, Hokkaido
Website: https://www.instagram.com/ishikari_minori_farm/
Open Hours: Check Instagram for details
Remarks:
・Cocktail series mini tomatoes (sold at Torenosato)
・Ishikari brand tomato "Ishikari DE CHU!" (sold at Torenosato)
・Farm gelato GELATOMA 275 yen (sold at Torenosato)

Bishoku Kobo Hana - Gourmet Workshop Hana

Address: 12-1 Hanabatake 3-jo 1-chome, Ishikari City, Hokkaido
Phone: 0133-64-8606
Website: https://www.ishikari-hana.jp/
Open Hours: 17:30-21:00
Remarks:
・Morai pork hamburger set meal 1480 yen
・Morai pork spare rib bowl 1480 yen

MOHALA

Address: 271 Hanakawa Minami 5-jo 3-chome, Ishikari City, Hokkaido
Website: https://www.instagram.com/mohala_e.n/
Open Hours: Check Instagram for details
Remarks:
・Peach special 1900 yen
・Enzyme plum milk with red shiso 1600 yen

Let’s Go All Out in Yubari!

August 16,2025 OA

In Yubari City, our Love Hokkaido team takes on the ultimate challenge: an all-you-can-eat Yubari Melon feast. How many melons can they finish?!
They also visit the hometown of the famous Melon Kuma, explore the rich heritage of this former coal-mining town, and taste unique gourmet dishes inspired by coal. A full Yubari experience packed into one trip. Join us this week!

destinations

Yubari Melon Dome

Address: 213-27 Numanosawa, Yubari-shi
Phone: 0123-57-7560
Open Hours: 9:30–16:30 (late May to mid-August)
Yubari Melon Rest House Natsuzora (All-you-can-eat Melon)
Available mid-June to mid-August (Closed for 2025 season)
Adults (Junior high and up): 3,500 yen
Elementary school students: 1,800 yen
Preschool children: Free

Melon Kuma House

Address: 77 Momijiyama, Yubari-shi
Phone: 0123-57-7771
Operated by: Wakasa Kanko Bussan Co., Ltd.
Open Hours: 9:00–17:00
Closed: Irregular days off; from August 17 closed on weekends and holidays

Yubari Coal Mine Museum

Address: 7 Takamatsu, Yubari-shi
Phone: 0123-52-5500
Website: https://www.coal-yubari.jp/
Open Hours: 10:00–17:00
Closed: Tuesdays and winter season (early November to late April)
Admission: Adults (Junior high and up) 1,200 yen / Elementary school students 400 yen

ONO FARM PLUS

Address: 526-19 Momijiyama, Yubari-shi (inside Michi-no-Eki Yubari Meroad)
Phone: 050-8887-2040
Website: https://onofarm.base.shop/
Open Hours: 10:00–18:00
Closed: Same days as Michi-no-Eki
Menu Highlights:
• Yubari Nagaimo Fries: 550 yen
• Yubari Coal: 300 yen
• “We Burned the Coal!” (Low / Medium / High heat): 300 yen each
• Coal Burger: 580 yen
• Bari Bari Burger: 500 yen

A Gourmet Journey in Ashoro: Love & Flavors with Local Rawan Butterbur

August 09,2025 OA

In the small town of Ashoro in Tokachi, home to about 7,000 people, join us for a hands-on Rawan butterbur harvest and discover dishes full of local love.
We’ll also uncover the secret behind the mouthwatering Genghis Khan (lamb barbecue) served at a sushi restaurant so good that even food lovers jump on a plane and travel all the way from Tokyo to taste it.

destinations

Ashoro Furusato Rawan Butterbur Festival

Address: Event Plaza, Michi-no-Eki Ashoro Ginga Hall 21, Kita 1-jo 1-chome 21, Ashoro Town, Hokkaido
Phone: 0156-28-3863 (Ashoro Economic Division, Commerce & Tourism Promotion Office)
Remarks:
Date: Sunday, June 22, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Ashoro Town Chamber of Commerce Women’s Group
• “Fuki Love” Bowl – 500 yen
• Chi~ Spring Roll – 500 yen
• “Ho~ra” Fuki Bowl – 500 yen
• Fuki Sushi Roll – 500 yen

SNACK COCO
• Ashoro-grown Strawberry Candy – 500 yen
Kobito no Daidokoro
• Unkai Wagyu Roast Beef Open Sandwich – 1,500 yen
• Fuki & Mushroom Marinade – 600 yen
Ashoro Cheese Workshop
• Caciocavallo Cheese Wrapped in Seaweed – 300 yen
• Potatoes with Raclette Cheese – 500 yen

Sushi Taro

Address: Minami 2-jo 4-chome 28-4, Ashoro Town, Hokkaido
Phone: 0156-28-3456
Remarks:
• Hokkaido Seafood Rice Bowl – 2,500 yen
• Thick-cut Domestic Lamb Genghis Khan – 1 set 5,000 yen (Reservation required)