Hokkaido "Washo market" is the oldest market in Kushiro, established in 1954. It's one of Hokkaido's three major markets, alongside Hakodate Morning Market and Sapporo Nijo Market. Located just a 5-minute walk from JR Kushiro Station, it boasts excellent accessibility. About 50 shops line its aisles, including fresh seafood stores, dried and salted goods shops, delicatessens, greengrocers, and butcher shops, continuing to be a beloved "kitchen" for the locals. https://www.was

Hakodate, Hokkaido Located in the historic Daimon district near Hakodate Station, this lively yatai (food stall) village captures the nostalgic charm of old Hakodate, a town once thriving with the Seikan Ferry and the northern fisheries. Over 20 small eateries line the narrow alleyways, each offering its own take on Hokkaido cuisine.

Hakodate, Hokkaido Rokkatei is a famous pastry shop started in Obihiro, Hokkaido founded in 1933. It is a chain, and I visited one near Goryoukaku, Sapporo. There is a cafe inside the stor. https://rokkatei.us/pages/about

Ise shi, Mie ken Ise udon is a type of thick, soft wheat noodle from Ise, Japan, known for being served in a rich, dark soy sauce-based broth . It is a local specialty of Mie Prefecture and is often topped with green onions and sometimes egg yolks for a simple yet flavorful dish that became popular with travelers visiting the Ise Grand Shrine.  Stopped by one near Okage Yokocho next to Ise Jingu. https://en.ise-kanko.jp/focus/iseudon/

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Kasuya Gun, Fukuoka Ken Well-known Dashi broth for Washoku=Japanese cuisine. Combined with authentic dining and a cafe, at a peaceful...