Tsuru Tsuru Tei Ramen Shop
October 10, 2010
The key ingredient for great ramen is the chef’s pride in his craft.
Nonosan Udon Shop
September 13, 2010
We all know of the much loved varieties of Japanese noodles like ramen, soba and udon. While there are plenty of ramen and soba shops in Hokkaido, we rarely ever hear of shops that specialize in udon. We recently came …
Irito Ramen / Izakaya (Updat...
March 14, 2010
Hokkaido ramen is, of course, a favorite among locals and visitors. However, not all ramen shops are created equal. While any bowl of hot soup noodle can warm you up during the wintry season, a truly satisfying ramen experience is …
Yamamomiji – Izakeya
March 14, 2010
Dining out isn’t just about the food; as important as the food are the atmosphere and the service. It is such a treat when I find a restaurant that is superb in all three areas. Yamamomij is one such restaurant. …
Fukurou no Mori – Bric...
March 8, 2010
Near the ski resort of Rusutsu, we discovered a wonderful place for great pizza and fun for the kids. Using only the best local ingredients, the gourmet pizzas of Fukurou no Mori from their brick oven is something special. The …
Bocca Milking Parlor
February 12, 2010
Bocca is a company here in Date that makes excellent diary product such as milk, ice cream, cheese, yogurt drinks and deserts. They also operate 2 restaurants (one in Date and one in Sapporo) and a diary farm. While the …
Chaihana
February 12, 2010
The natural lake side beauty of Toyako inspires many families to establish their homes and businesess here. Often, the two are combined. Chaihana is one of the best example of these. Owned and run by a husband and wife team …
Gauche Bakery and Café
February 12, 2010
Driving through the Tsukiura area of Toyako, one will invariably notice a beautiful house with a scenic view of Lake Toya that is straight out of the fairy tales. Lucky for us, this house isn’t just home to a very …
Ramuyato Bakery & Cafe
February 10, 2010As most Toyako residence will tell you, Ramuyato is a little gem of a shop. It is a combination of bakery, cafe and gallery for some beautiful local arts and crafts. Owned and run by two bothers and their spouses, …
Lake Hill Farm – Video...
February 9, 2010
If you like ice cream and beautiful sceneries, then you will love Lake Hill Farm. In addition to serving some of the best ice cream in all of Hokkaido, Lake Hill Farm offers it’s visitors a spectacular view of the …
