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The Golden Pearls of Hokkaido: Why Your Favorite Ikura is a Luxury This Year
The Golden Pearls of Hokkaido: Why Your Favorite Ikura is a Luxury This Year
Nov 283 min read
A Taste of Hokkaido's History: Discovering Usagiya's Nostalgic Cinnamon Donut
The Sweet Secret of Yubari, Hokkaido When one thinks of Japanese sweets, the mind often conjures images of delicate wagashi or trendy Tokyo cafes. However, a true culinary gem lies tucked away in the historic city of Yubari, Hokkaido, at a shop called Usagiya Kashiho (うさぎや菓子舗). This isn't the famous Usagiya of Ueno, Tokyo, known for its dorayaki; this is a local institution, founded in 1931, that has perfected a simple, heartwarming treat: the Cinnamon Donut (シナモンドーナツ). For t
Nov 192 min read
Hokkaido's Winter Awakening: A November and December Feast for the Senses
Hokkaido's Winter Awakening: A November and December Feast for the Senses
Oct 273 min read
Hokkaido's Spud-tacular Halloween: A Culinary Twist on Japan's Spookiest Season
The vibrant spectacle of Halloween has taken root in Japan, transforming from a minor foreign holiday into a nationwide celebration of creativity and cosplay. While Tokyo's Shibuya crossing sees an annual surge of costumed revelers, a different, distinctly delicious kind of celebration is brewing up north in Japan's agricultural heartland: Hokkaido. For a food-focused audience like Umamilist.com , the island's unique approach to the spooky season offers a fascinating blend of
Oct 273 min read
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