Special Feature on Hokkaido's Gourmet Delights

Special Feature on Hokkaido's Gourmet Delights

Don’t miss out! Hokkaido's treasure trove of delicacies


Hokkaido, which is surrounded by the sea on all sides, offers a dizzying range of delicious seafood. Seafood dishes made with freshly caught marine products are exquisite. Ramen noodles, which are also well-loved by the locals of Hokkaido, are distinct to each region. Satisfy your tastebuds with the myriad flavors!

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Seafood

Hokkaido is synonymous with seafood. If you do not know where to start, check out the seafood recommendations here.

Ramen

Are there flavors other than miso, soy sauce, and salt?

Let's head out to try the distinctive and unique ramen in each region!

Local Legends

  • Soup Curry
  • Pork Rice Bowls
  • Bibai-style yakitori (grilled chicken)
  • Ishikari-nabe
  • Furano Omulet Curry
  • Chanchan-Yaki
  • Sanpei soup
  • Genghis Khan
  • Ramen

Unique local food culture is one reason why people from all over visit Hokkaido. Each region has its own “local legends,” from pork rice bowls in Obihiro, to shrimp and octopus dumplings in Haboro. More widely known “heroes” like soup curry, Genghis Khan mutton BBQ, and ramen can be found almost anywhere, although each region is going to have its own unique twist on these classics.

Farm Products

Farming and agriculture are big parts of life in Hokkaido, and one reason it is so well-loved around Japan. Fresh produce like potatoes, corn, and asparagus; tender and delicious meats like bacon and sausage; and luxurious dairy like milk, butter, and cheese are produced, sold, and shipped all over the country.

Booze

The climate of Hokkaido and high-quality hops help produce good beer, and many manufactures establish their factories here because of that. This same climate is what makes the region a producer of wine, sake, and whiskey as well. Each of these alcoholic beverages is celebrated in different ways around the prefecture, and can often be enjoyed on-site at breweries, wineries, and distilleries.

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