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