Sapporo, the largest city in the northernmost island of Japan, Hokkaido, is an area that is famous for its premium and fresh seafood. One of the most popular places to enjoy the local cuisine is the Nijo Seafood Market. Here, you’ll find a wide variety of seafood stalls and restaurants serving up some of the …
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The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Shirakawa-go During New Year
Shirakawa-go, without a doubt, stands as a captivating destination with its traditional Japanese charm. Countless articles, pictures, and online tales attest to the greatness of this village, capturing the hearts of people worldwide. Although numerous guides exist for this UNESCO World Heritage Site, our focus lies on providing comprehensive insights into visiting Shirakawa-go during a …
Donburi Chaya: A Seafood Rice Bowl Specialist in the Heart of Sapporo’s Nijo Market
One of the standout experiences at Nijo Market is trying the seafood rice bowl, or kaisen-don, at one of the many restaurants that specialize in this dish. During my recent visit to Nijo Market, I had the pleasure of dining at a seafood rice bowl restaurant called “Donburi Chaya” and in this post, it’s going …
DONBE (丼兵衛) : A Delicious Seafood Breakfast Spot in Sapporo’s Nijo Market
There have been tons of reasons for Nijo Market to be a popular stop in Sapporo, the largest and the capital city of Japan’s famous Hokkaido. The most popular ones can be to lose yourself in a tasty bowl of Kaisendon (海鮮丼), a Japanese dish of rice topped with raw or precooked seafood. During my …
5-Day Autumn Hokkaido Road Trip – Part I
“Blue sky smiling at me, nothing but blue sky do I see” this very quote popped up in my mind when our plane had touched the runway of the New Chitose Airport on October 13th. I was so afraid that this short trip to Hokkaido would be volatile due to the landfall of the most terrifying …