Traditional Japanese Cuisine with a Hokkaido Flavor

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PrimedPrimed forfor SummerSummer FireworksFireworks which adjoin the city. The event starts INTERVIEW at 7:45 p.m. at the Ishikari riverside, but Bok Ryong Joo, Consul General, arrive early as attendances typically Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Sapporo each 130,000. INTRODUCTION If you find yourself in the Tokachi district in August, there is the Kachimai This month, HOKKAIDO Walk-a-pedia talks to Bok Fireworks Show (Obihiro, August 13). Ryong Joo, consul of the Republic of Korea, about Music and a laser light show life in Hokkaido. Mr. Joo has been a consul for 31 accompany the explosions. Attendance years and served in a number of countries including

© Toyako Onsen Tourist Association typically reaches 80,000 spectators. Thailand, Canada, Morocco, France and Poland, But the most famous and reliable where his French and English speaking skills were Blossoms brighten cotton kimonos ... a largest shells today can be 90 centimeters display is the Lake Toya Long-Run put to good use. Now in the third year of his post family searches for space on the grass ... a in diameter and weigh as much as 200 Fireworks (Toyako Onsen, April 28 to as consul here in Hokkaido, Mr. Joo feels more at sunset picnicker unpacks a hamper ... and kilograms. They’re shot as high as 500 m October 31). Every night at 8:45, home after his time in Europe and North America, the first thud hits! Bursts brighten the face and explode into patterns dozens of meters fireworks light up this lovely caldera thanks to the proximity of Hokkaido to his of a child. Her brother clings to their in diameter. lake and the hot-spring resort on its homeland, both physically as well as in the mother in surprise. Explosions reflect off The key to enjoying the fireworks is to south side. Any point around the lake characteristics of the people. the river. Fireworks have come to come prepared. Bring drinks, bug spray will give you a spectacular view, but Hokkaido again. and a ground seat or windbreaker to sit on. enjoying the fireworks from the The fireworks here are among hundreds Most importantly, arrive early to find a comfort of one of the hotels’ open-air When you were growing up, what images did you going to Lake Toya and love the view from the Windsor Hotel. of such summer events in Japan, a tradition space. bathtubs is particularly recommended. have of Hokkaido? There aren’t many places like that in Korea. that originated in 12th century China and As well as the Doshin UHB Fireworks Summer, fireworks, hot springs ... the arrived in Japan in the 17th century. The Display held in Sapporo on July 29 (Aug. perfect combination. I didn’t really have any; I don’t even think I knew it existed as a Are there any similarities between Hokkaido and ?loud percussions and bright lights were 12 in case of rain), there are several other ᇴ˼൴۞໬ͫĂᕇ፼आ͟۞؆۩ region. 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I don’t know AdvertisementAdvertisement much about Tokyo or Osaka or other places in Honshu but my As consul, what do you foresee with regards the first impression here was that the people of Hokkaido and relationship between Korea and Hokkaido? Sapporo are very open – maybe it’s because it doesn’t have the same history as Honshu and people from all different regions The relationship is good now, but I can see it getting better and have gathered here. better. Most of the major cities in Hokkaido have sister-city relationships with Korean cities – only last year I helped forge Recently, many Korean tourists come to visit the ties between Sapporo and Daejeon. The number of flights Hokkaido; what do you think makes Hokkaido so between Korea and airports in Hokkaido is increasing, and appealing to people from Korea? government and private sector ties in business and tourism are becoming stronger. Thanks to music, fashion and TV dramas, Korea has had connections with Hokkaido for a long time, and the people of Korea and Japan are closer than they’ve ever been, in fact Korean Air was the first overseas airline to fly in and out and it can only be good for both countries. I often say that if we of Hokkaido. At the moment, Taiwan sends the largest number could add the Koreans’ speed at developing things to the of tourists but I see the number of Korean tourists growing more Japanese caution, and divide it by two, we would have the and more. I think the biggest appeal is the natural environment perfect combination! and the food – especially the seafood such as crab. Maybe the Maybe Hokkaido is the farthest place in Japan from Korea, food is a little more expensive than that in Korea but the quality and the flights are the most expensive, but I recommend Koreans is excellent, and that’s one of the reasons people come to to come here at least once – even for just three or four days – I Hokkaido. know they will not be disappointed.

How about you personally, what do you like about Hokkaido?

I like the fact that there’s lots of natural environment that remains undeveloped. As well as the places that are popular with Korean tourists such as Otaru and Noboribetsu, I also like the Kushiro Wetland and looking at the sea from Japan’s most northerly point near Wakkanai – there’s a sort of romance about those places. I think it’s similar for other people, too – not just Koreans but also Japanese people from Honshu. I love the onsens and sometimes go to Jozankei, but I also enjoy driving and Hokkaido has some great places to drive. It sometimes reminds me of when I used to drive in Europe. I like 2 What’sWhat’s onon Living Hokkaido 3

How about you personally, what do you like about Hokkaido?

can be expected, especially on clear ■Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park The historical city of Hakodate nights, but the view of the city lights and the bay waters spread out below is well Hakodate is one of Hokkaido’s most dynamic cities, with international roots worth it. Dress warmly as the night winds digging deep into its past. That makes it an especially fascinating place to spend can get cold even in summer, and make a day or two shopping, sampling some of its wonderful food, and visiting some sure to pick up a souvenir postcard of the intriguing sites. It’s a city that rewards aimless wandering; visitors are never far incredible view on the way out. As well ducks in spring and autumn. 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With various trekking http://www.sarobetsu.or.jp/center/ numerous places within the market to try will eventually reach the Foreigners’ Though not in the city center, Goryokaku The 1,721 m-high mountain boasts two courses and the Mt. Rebun trail, the Access these. Kanidon (rice topped with Graveyard, which contains a collection of is very accessible by streetcar or train. trekking courses, enabling visitors to island is a hikers’ paradise in summer. By plane: Approx. 1 hr. from New Chitose Airport to shredded crabmeat), ikuradon (rice graves belonging to traders and other This was once Japan’s first Western-style enjoy views both of and from the peak. Sarobetsu Plain, an expansive peaty Wakkanai or Rishiri airports topped with salmon roe) or unidon (rice overseas visitors to Hakodate who died in fort, built in an attractive star shape. Now, In autumn, as the kelp harvesting work marshland covering approximately 200 By train: Approx. 5 hr. 45 min. from Sapporo to Wakkanai By ferry: Wakkanai – Rishiri approx. 1 hr. 40 min. topped with sea urchin) are also popular the city or on their way here. Check with it’s a lovely park, including the worthy reaches its climax, the leaves near Mt. km2, is a stopover point for countless Rishiri – Rebun approx. 40 min. and delicious seafood breakfasts. the tourist office for opening times. The Hakodate City Museum and Goryokaku Rishiri’s summit begin to turn, and migratory birds – especially geese and By car: Approx. 6 hr. 10 min. from Sapporo to Wakkanai A twenty-minute walk from the hill to the cemetery is quite steep but the Tower, from which you can get a market will bring you to the Motomachi site is evocative and worth the trip, and bird’s-eye view of the uniquely shaped ■Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery area. This area is lined with fascinating the fascinating temples en-route are well ruins. The Goryokaku area is especially buildings that remain from Hakodate’s worth visiting in their own right. nice during the cherry blossom season in international past. Among the best are If all this walking is tiring, Hakodate the spring, when it’s a deservedly popular and rich taste of high-quality Nikka Single Malt Yoichi 1990 The blender’s pride, distilled and vatted in 1990, made with the Russian Orthodox Church, the Old has some great hot-spring baths nearby, spot for hanami (cherry blossom viewing). Whisky? only slowly matured malt. Public Hall of Hakodate Ward, and the particularly in the Yunokawa Onsen In the summer, the park hosts open-air hisky was first produced in Nikka Whisky’s founder Masataka W Single Malt Yoichi Old British Consulate. district. 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The cable-car to the summitوષăᅨชნกOJLLBདྷ෹ࣟفᅨชটҚولกҽ߽ Inside the distillery, the distillation Hokkaido Expressway ሸ viewing station is usually busy and queues״ና࠱࿘ූᇀሦ੽ٞქو੊ၳ࿀དྷ෹ࣟሸ૟࣒ฯޏᆜባ๭ ષདྷ෹ࣟă־house and other buildings form a ૟ distinctively European streetscape that includes the former residence of Nikka Access Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery Whisky’s founder Masataka Taketsuru Kurokawa-cho 7-6, Yoichi-cho, Yoichi-gun, Hokkaido and his wife Rita. The house was Tel: +81-135-23-3131 ᐡķבtransferred and restored there and is now By train ߶໕඾ள઼ࢲଐ۞പ᫰Ķ Just over an hour from JR Sapporo Station to Yoichi Station. ጾѣᇃᔮঔ៉ᄃౙᮁ۞гԛᐹ๕Ă˵జჍࠎΔঔ྽۞ open to the public. The distillery is a 2-3 min. walk from the station. ٺಶ˩̶ᓄၷĄٽĂଂኇлгॡഇ၆γ۞ϹܝThe Whisky Museum housed in a ͹ࢋ̂ പ˾ฟപ఼થĄజٽrenovated warehouse includes By car 296:ѐүࠎ͟ώ۞ௐ˘ळ઼ᅫ෶ छ۞̂ޞࠡ঴ăѺ༱؆ഀ۞࡚ᚊූഀĂඈ۞͞ڌApprox. 1 hr. 30 min. (59 km) from central Sapporo, via the ᜖ࠎ Sasson Expressway fascinating exhibitions related to the ᄌᓜĄ history, production methods and http://www.nikka.com/reason/introduction/yoichi/access.html ݹਊ֏ชĐࠉߙđوഉܧvarieties of distilled spirits and whiskies, Ⴟᄑዅᄖ߶ ؙ୭ولٜြᅍ฀ăნӇ֎ཛྷҽ߽وand the Nikka-kan building, in which ᄽᅘߟਹ༹߽ ۱ൗăᅢ296:௰ዷܖ༶यᄁট෨ڶਊǈ׹࿊ხٜ෫ಜ و۽ڍphotographs and belongings of ཛྷ൓ӊٞქዹ߶࣠୛ᄁݹਊ৚ݹ໼ඨăӇᆆཛྷ ᓤૅăوؙࣨأٌل୨઄ॊوTaketsuru’s wife Rita are displayed, is ረኋĂ҇ཆ୨ᆐუং where whisky tasting and meals can be enjoyed. Why not sample for yourself Hokkaido heritage the beautiful amber hue, the fine aroma, http://www.hokkaidoisan.org/ 4 The Great Outdoors Walk Talk in Hakodate 5

can be expected, especially on clear ■Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park The historical city of Hakodate nights, but the view of the city lights and the bay waters spread out below is well Hakodate is one of Hokkaido’s most dynamic cities, with international roots worth it. Dress warmly as the night winds digging deep into its past. That makes it an especially fascinating place to spend can get cold even in summer, and make a day or two shopping, sampling some of its wonderful food, and visiting some sure to pick up a souvenir postcard of the intriguing sites. It’s a city that rewards aimless wandering; visitors are never far incredible view on the way out. As well ducks in spring and autumn. More detailed from something fascinating in Hakodate! as a souvenir shop, the viewing area also information on the nature and history of the includes a restaurant where the view can area is available from the Sarobetsu Wetland Hakodate is a very walkable city, but to From here it’s a short walk to the be enjoyed over a meal, and shops where Center and Horonobe Visitors Center. reach some of the more far-flung sites, or Kanemori Red Brick Warehouses, a snacks are available. just if time is short, there is a quite legacy of Hakodate’s trading past. These pread over an area of 241.66 km2, winter too brings its own magnificent S Ӏᦾăᖃ͛फӀᦾӀ ăᖃ͛फ efficient streetcar system. It’s very lovely buildings, situated right on the Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park, views of the snow-capped peak. ă convenient; streetcars come along every waterfront, now form part of a shoppingۏΔঔ྽Δᙝ۞Ӏᦾफ׶ᖃ͛फĂጾѣࠡෳ۞੼̋ങٺҜ ঔயྤ໚Ąੵѩ̝γ۞קwhich includes the Rishiri and Rebun Forty minutes by ferry from Rishiri is ౎Ϡ౧ᙷᔘѣঔᓙă౦ᙷඈᖳಱ࡚ few minutes, with passengers able to pay complex, where souvenirs and local ညߏಱ̀ېislands and the Sarobetsu Plain, is the island of Rebun, where the ᔘΞͽᘆ൳Δঔ྽۞ٙѣᗓफ̝̚Ă౵࡚ᚊͷԛ per journey or purchase a book of tickets products are available. There’s also an Japan’s most northerly national park and undulating terrain is home to the Rebun ̋ਠ۞Ӏᦾಱ̀Ą at the JR Hakodate Station. office where you can book a tour of a treasure-trove of alpine plants. Orchid, Rebun Edelweiss and other ઉ᠎Ă੿ྲྀؾઉ᠎Ă੿ྲྀؾ Turn right after leaving the main exit Hakodate Bay, and a beer hall where at ݽ඙ቔྡĂوઉ᠎ؾࠧ੿ྲྀؾǈᄽᅘረ߯وҽԩلThe beautiful Mt. Rishiri, often precious alpine flowers indigenous to the ཭ᅢҽ߽ of the station, and it’s just a quick walk night you can watch the lights on the ߽դዊᆚăࡱ৹ჾమوݙ୨ཨܡĂᅫ੮ٌجreferred to as Rishiri Fuji, is the island. Rebun’s coastline, with its band ლූ௷੮ࡱᅘ߽ to the Asaichi morning market. Get there squid-fishing boats while enjoying a ઉ᠎ݙوຑᅘؾᅴቐቲዮ୨ೲြኴ਑๞ݙ෹඙ولconical-shaped volcano symbolic of the of small islets, sandbanks, marshes and ًҽ߽ ෹ă early, the stalls open at 5 a.m. in the relaxing drink. island of the same name, accessible via a dunes, and especially the sheer cliffs and summer and close by noon. Hakodate is Continue through the Motomachi A bit further afield but definitely worth 100-min. ferry ride from Wakkanai or a jagged rocks of the western coast provide Sarobetsu Wetland Center Tel: +81-162-82-3232 famous for its squid dishes and there are district to the far side of town and you a trip are the ruins of Goryokaku Fort. 50-min. flight from New Chitose Airport. spectacular views. With various trekking http://www.sarobetsu.or.jp/center/ numerous places within the market to try will eventually reach the Foreigners’ Though not in the city center, Goryokaku The 1,721 m-high mountain boasts two courses and the Mt. Rebun trail, the Access these. Kanidon (rice topped with Graveyard, which contains a collection of is very accessible by streetcar or train. trekking courses, enabling visitors to island is a hikers’ paradise in summer. By plane: Approx. 1 hr. from New Chitose Airport to shredded crabmeat), ikuradon (rice graves belonging to traders and other This was once Japan’s first Western-style enjoy views both of and from the peak. Sarobetsu Plain, an expansive peaty Wakkanai or Rishiri airports topped with salmon roe) or unidon (rice overseas visitors to Hakodate who died in fort, built in an attractive star shape. Now, In autumn, as the kelp harvesting work marshland covering approximately 200 By train: Approx. 5 hr. 45 min. from Sapporo to Wakkanai By ferry: Wakkanai – Rishiri approx. 1 hr. 40 min. topped with sea urchin) are also popular the city or on their way here. Check with it’s a lovely park, including the worthy reaches its climax, the leaves near Mt. km2, is a stopover point for countless Rishiri – Rebun approx. 40 min. and delicious seafood breakfasts. the tourist office for opening times. The Hakodate City Museum and Goryokaku Rishiri’s summit begin to turn, and migratory birds – especially geese and By car: Approx. 6 hr. 10 min. from Sapporo to Wakkanai A twenty-minute walk from the hill to the cemetery is quite steep but the Tower, from which you can get a market will bring you to the Motomachi site is evocative and worth the trip, and bird’s-eye view of the uniquely shaped ■Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery area. This area is lined with fascinating the fascinating temples en-route are well ruins. The Goryokaku area is especially buildings that remain from Hakodate’s worth visiting in their own right. nice during the cherry blossom season in international past. Among the best are If all this walking is tiring, Hakodate the spring, when it’s a deservedly popular and rich taste of high-quality Nikka Single Malt Yoichi 1990 The blender’s pride, distilled and vatted in 1990, made with the Russian Orthodox Church, the Old has some great hot-spring baths nearby, spot for hanami (cherry blossom viewing). Whisky? only slowly matured malt. Public Hall of Hakodate Ward, and the particularly in the Yunokawa Onsen In the summer, the park hosts open-air hisky was first produced in Nikka Whisky’s founder Masataka W Single Malt Yoichi Old British Consulate. district. There are options for daytime theatre productions, and early August Yoichi, now considered to be the Taketsuru was the first Japanese ever to The original strength of Yoichi malt with a smoother, bathing, but an overnight stay is best for brings the enjoyable Port Festival to Japanese whisky mecca, over 75 years study the art of whisky making in creamier taste. Experience the Yoichi taste with this more casual single malt whisky. the total experience. Some hotels have Hakodate. ago. The region’s cool climate, Scotland. Based on his belief that open-air baths where guests can enjoy ԟ۞߇ฏ Hakodate International Tourism and̀ރ appropriate humidity, good quality water “whisky is nurtured by northern views of the sea or the city as they soak Convention Association ԟ۞யг̙֭кĄҭ̀ރБ͵ࠧĂਕᄐᗣ΍͵ࠧ৺ݡኳீٸ and abundant supply of peat is ideal for climates,” he decided that the ideal place away the day’s fatigues. Tel: +81-138-27-3535 /ԟ http://www.hakodate-kankou.com̀ރĄҴξ˵ߏᅈҌᛂॾᜋጯ௫˞זproduction, and added to the locally to build his perfect distillery in Japan ߏΔঔ྽۞ҴξಶᏱ ԟ Speaking of views, Hakodate is famous̀ރᄐᗣԫఙ۞ѻ᜷АϠĂд͟ώௐ˘Ѩᄐᗣ΍۞OJLLB produced barley for the malt, timber for would be Yoichi in Hokkaido, where he By plane: Approx. 40 min. from Sapporo .߇ฏĄ for the nighttime view of the city from Mt۞ the barrels and coal for the distilling, it’s found the scenery and climate to be (Okadama Airport) Hakodate. Many people compare it to the By train: Approx. 3 hr. from Sapporo by the ߆࿷ Super Hokuto Limited Expressوeasy to see why delicious whisky similar to that of Scotland. Here he built དྷ෹ࣟ nighttime views of Hong Kong and By ferry: Approx. 3 hr. 50 min. from Aomori دăۂդٜԌԥو෺ज़࣌౹ቬདྷ෹ࣟ־Ⴇഩ෺ज़ǈ௢ሸ૟܅ continues to be nurtured here today. Japan’s northernmost malt distillery. By car: Approx. 5 hr. from Sapporo via the ߆࿷ǈ Naples. The cable-car to the summitوષăᅨชნกOJLLBདྷ෹ࣟفᅨชটҚولกҽ߽ Inside the distillery, the distillation Hokkaido Expressway ሸ viewing station is usually busy and queues״ና࠱࿘ූᇀሦ੽ٞქو੊ၳ࿀དྷ෹ࣟሸ૟࣒ฯޏᆜባ๭ ષདྷ෹ࣟă־house and other buildings form a ૟ distinctively European streetscape that includes the former residence of Nikka Access Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery Whisky’s founder Masataka Taketsuru Kurokawa-cho 7-6, Yoichi-cho, Yoichi-gun, Hokkaido and his wife Rita. The house was Tel: +81-135-23-3131 ᐡķבtransferred and restored there and is now By train ߶໕඾ள઼ࢲଐ۞പ᫰Ķ open to the public. Just over an hour from JR Sapporo Station to Yoichi Station. ጾѣᇃᔮঔ៉ᄃౙᮁ۞гԛᐹ๕Ă˵జჍࠎΔঔ྽۞ The distillery is a 2-3 min. walk from the station. ٺಶ˩̶ᓄၷĄٽĂଂኇлгॡഇ၆γ۞ϹܝThe Whisky Museum housed in a ͹ࢋ̂ പ˾ฟപ఼થĄజٽrenovated warehouse includes By car 296:ѐүࠎ͟ώ۞ௐ˘ळ઼ᅫ෶ छ۞̂ޞࠡ঴ăѺ༱؆ഀ۞࡚ᚊූഀĂඈ۞͞ڌApprox. 1 hr. 30 min. (59 km) from central Sapporo, via the ᜖ࠎ Sasson Expressway fascinating exhibitions related to the ᄌᓜĄ history, production methods and http://www.nikka.com/reason/introduction/yoichi/access.html ݹਊ֏ชĐࠉߙđوഉܧvarieties of distilled spirits and whiskies, Ⴟᄑዅᄖ߶ ؙ୭ولٜြᅍ฀ăნӇ֎ཛྷҽ߽وand the Nikka-kan building, in which ᄽᅘߟਹ༹߽ ۱ൗăᅢ296:௰ዷܖ༶यᄁট෨ڶਊǈ׹࿊ხٜ෫ಜ و۽ڍphotographs and belongings of ཛྷ൓ӊٞქዹ߶࣠୛ᄁݹਊ৚ݹ໼ඨăӇᆆཛྷ ᓤૅăوؙࣨأٌل୨઄ॊوTaketsuru’s wife Rita are displayed, is ረኋĂ҇ཆ୨ᆐუং where whisky tasting and meals can be enjoyed. 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Photos for illustrative purposes only of the master’s plan, which aims to serve containing camembert-style cheese – as Restaurants delicious seasonal food at prices well as cheese grilled squid, another Chef Umeno affordable by such people on a regular favorite among female customers. French cuisine “Le Trianon” basis (a budget of four to five thousand A restaurant with a casual atmosphere, To gain an insight into the ways of yen per person, including drinks, is more Negima Nabe – a dish not to be serving authentic French cuisine and Japanese cooking – the seasonal than adequate). The fact that Umeno has missed original French cuisine with a Japanese touches, the time and detail that goes over 80 types of Japanese sake, 140 Umeno’s most famous dish is probably twist, created with ingredients produced into preparing the stocks and sauces, the types of shochu, and wine from around the Negima Nabe, a hotpot containing in Hokkaido. Take in the view from the order and types of food served and the the world to choose from is another leeks and tuna sukiyaki-style, and 28th floor as you enjoy your meal. drinks to compliment them, not to reason the restaurant is popular among finished off as zousui by adding rice to mention the dishes on which the food is the more discerning crowd. the soup. Approximately 30 salads and Steak House “Katsura” served – HOKKAIDO Walk-a-pedia a wide range of seasonal dishes Sapporo Prince Hotel second-floor spa provides luxurious Select ingredients such as Japanese beef visited a Japanese restaurant in Sapporo depending on the month means that new With Odori Park only a 3-minute walk relaxation space with towels and utilities steak and fresh seafood cooked by the to talk to the head chef – and, of course, delights can be discovered each visit – away, this 28-story high-rise hotel supplied, where guests can enjoy a chef before your very eyes – a sample some of his delights. Hiroshi even for the regulars. If you’re not so makes an ideal base for both business soothing dip in an open-air bathtub. teppan-yaki restaurant with superb Umeno (59), former head chef of familiar with Japanese menus, why not and sightseeing. Sapporo Prince Hotel Relax in the privacy of your room, with nighttime views of Sapporo from the Japanese cuisine at Sapporo Prince tell the master your budget, your likes boasts stunning nighttime views from its fine nighttime views and a meal served counter bar. Hotel opened Umeno almost 12 years and dislikes, where you’re from and guest rooms and top-floor restaurant, by room service – just like in the movies. ago after 40 years in the trade, many of where you’ve been traveling, and he’ll with the suites commanding views of the Breakfast is served in the first-floor Chinese cuisine “Fuyo-jyo” which were spent being inspired by plan the dishes to suit your tastes. TV Tower, JR Tower and the Norbesa buffet, Hapuna, which also serves lunch A Chinese restaurant serving a variety techniques and ingredients from the “With experience you can tell more or Ferris wheel. and dinner buffets with Japanese, of dishes with an emphasis on cuisine adjacent Western and Chinese kitchens less what a customer might like, and so As well as the views, suites also Chinese and Western-style cuisine and from Sichuan province. Private rooms of top hotels. Umeno has developed a The selections made from the menu with a few hints I’m usually spot on feature direct access to floors by means desserts made with seasonal Hokkaido are also available for diners who prefer menu consisting of literally hundreds of on this occasion did not disappoint. The with my suggestions.”gestions. of a private elevator, as well as a ingredients – many of which are relaxing in privacy. dishes that bear his own creative blue cheese tofu made with soymilk, king-size beds, LCD TV, humidifier/air prepared before diners at stands located signature. But some traditions never Hokkaido cream and blue cheese was purifier, trouser press and massage chair. around the restaurant. Tower 28th-floor private rooms change. “I go to the wholesale markets rich and creamy, while the chilled ayu For a fee of ¥450 the hotel’s Enjoy precious time with a meal and in Sapporo every morning to purchase (sweetfish) was refreshingly simple, yet conversation in a 28th-floor private my ingredients. Selecting fresh fish full of taste – a result, no doubt, of the room overlooking the city – ideal for comes with experience. The most meticulous preparation. “The skin of thee weddings, banquets, private parties and delicious fish is that landed in the ayu is pierced in several places to stop it the like. morning and eaten the same evening. from blistering when it’s grilled. 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Photos for illustrative purposes only of the master’s plan, which aims to serve containing camembert-style cheese – as Restaurants delicious seasonal food at prices well as cheese grilled squid, another Chef Umeno affordable by such people on a regular favorite among female customers. French cuisine “Le Trianon” basis (a budget of four to five thousand A restaurant with a casual atmosphere, To gain an insight into the ways of yen per person, including drinks, is more Negima Nabe – a dish not to be serving authentic French cuisine and Japanese cooking – the seasonal than adequate). The fact that Umeno has missed original French cuisine with a Japanese touches, the time and detail that goes over 80 types of Japanese sake, 140 Umeno’s most famous dish is probably twist, created with ingredients produced into preparing the stocks and sauces, the types of shochu, and wine from around the Negima Nabe, a hotpot containing in Hokkaido. Take in the view from the order and types of food served and the the world to choose from is another leeks and tuna sukiyaki-style, and 28th floor as you enjoy your meal. drinks to compliment them, not to reason the restaurant is popular among finished off as zousui by adding rice to mention the dishes on which the food is the more discerning crowd. the soup. Approximately 30 salads and Steak House “Katsura” served – HOKKAIDO Walk-a-pedia a wide range of seasonal dishes Sapporo Prince Hotel second-floor spa provides luxurious Select ingredients such as Japanese beef visited a Japanese restaurant in Sapporo depending on the month means that new With Odori Park only a 3-minute walk relaxation space with towels and utilities steak and fresh seafood cooked by the to talk to the head chef – and, of course, delights can be discovered each visit – away, this 28-story high-rise hotel supplied, where guests can enjoy a chef before your very eyes – a sample some of his delights. Hiroshi even for the regulars. If you’re not so makes an ideal base for both business soothing dip in an open-air bathtub. teppan-yaki restaurant with superb Umeno (59), former head chef of familiar with Japanese menus, why not and sightseeing. Sapporo Prince Hotel Relax in the privacy of your room, with nighttime views of Sapporo from the Japanese cuisine at Sapporo Prince tell the master your budget, your likes boasts stunning nighttime views from its fine nighttime views and a meal served counter bar. Hotel opened Umeno almost 12 years and dislikes, where you’re from and guest rooms and top-floor restaurant, by room service – just like in the movies. ago after 40 years in the trade, many of where you’ve been traveling, and he’ll with the suites commanding views of the Breakfast is served in the first-floor Chinese cuisine “Fuyo-jyo” which were spent being inspired by plan the dishes to suit your tastes. TV Tower, JR Tower and the Norbesa buffet, Hapuna, which also serves lunch A Chinese restaurant serving a variety techniques and ingredients from the “With experience you can tell more or Ferris wheel. and dinner buffets with Japanese, of dishes with an emphasis on cuisine adjacent Western and Chinese kitchens less what a customer might like, and so As well as the views, suites also Chinese and Western-style cuisine and from Sichuan province. Private rooms of top hotels. Umeno has developed a The selections made from the menu with a few hints I’m usually spot on feature direct access to floors by means desserts made with seasonal Hokkaido are also available for diners who prefer menu consisting of literally hundreds of on this occasion did not disappoint. The with my suggestions.”gestions. of a private elevator, as well as a ingredients – many of which are relaxing in privacy. dishes that bear his own creative blue cheese tofu made with soymilk, king-size beds, LCD TV, humidifier/air prepared before diners at stands located signature. But some traditions never Hokkaido cream and blue cheese was purifier, trouser press and massage chair. around the restaurant. Tower 28th-floor private rooms change. “I go to the wholesale markets rich and creamy, while the chilled ayu For a fee of ¥450 the hotel’s Enjoy precious time with a meal and in Sapporo every morning to purchase (sweetfish) was refreshingly simple, yet conversation in a 28th-floor private my ingredients. Selecting fresh fish full of taste – a result, no doubt, of the room overlooking the city – ideal for comes with experience. The most meticulous preparation. “The skin of thee weddings, banquets, private parties and delicious fish is that landed in the ayu is pierced in several places to stop it the like. morning and eaten the same evening. from blistering when it’s grilled. It’s Preparations in the restaurant begin then chilled overnight to make the flesh Outline of luxury guest rooms around noon and we open at five.” firm before boiling it in dashi, sour Royal Suite Rooms (22nd to 27th floors) umeboshi plums and vinegar, as well as Size: 105 m2 The true taste of Japan capsicum to erase any distinctive smells Rate: ¥231,000 per night per room (up to two The basis of Japanese cuisine is said to the fish might have.” persons) be the dashi or stock and, as expected, The white asparagus in spicy miso this is another subject dear to the were the crispiest we’ve ever tasted and Other services master’s heart. “I make the dashi from the Shakotan Bafun uni (sea urchin) that LCD TV (overseas broadcasts including CNN dried bonito flakes, but bonito is such a followed was a perfect match for the Umeno Minami 1-jo Nishi 7-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo [American], KNTV [Korean], CCTV [Chinese]), delicate fish that even the slightest chilled Umeno sake that was served – Open 5 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Mon. to Sat. high-sped Internet connections in each room, imperfection in preparation can change the restaurant’s own brand, brewed http://www17.plala.or.jp/umeno morning calls available in 8 languages the whole flavor of the stock.” ώफ़ந۞ৌល͟קݡ (Japanese, English, Korean, Chinese, According to Umeno, one of the most TheThe tthreehree mmostost ppopularopular ssakesakes aamongmong UUmeno’smeno’s cclientelelientele Ăߊઉ૵˫኎ϠĂ۞ܓᝌצ૱ܧFrench, German, Russian, Spanish) ͟ώफ़நд͵ࠧ˯ߏ important factors is the blade used to 1.1. 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Yotei, to you’ve experienced Hokkaido at its breathtaking best. cross country routes in its foothills, there’s something to suit all levels of ability and fitness. © NACNAC NISEKONISEKO ADVENTUREADVENTURE CENTRECENTRE Sea kayaking Lake Toya 30 km long, used in the trail running Not far from Niseko is the Oshoro coast of Lake Toya, famous for hosting the G8 meeting held every September. Why not Otaru, where the calm, clear waters of the Hokkaido Toyako Summit, is less than an take the gondola and combine a bit of Sea of Japan invite sea kayakers to enjoy hour away from Niseko. With many hot sightseeing with cheering-on the runners? the marine life from its surface. In the springs and the active Mt. Usu volcano, But only think about entering the race, with shallower waters, swimming fish, sea the area is a popular tourist destination, its vertical difference of 1000 m, if you’re urchins and starfish seem within touching but the clear and comparatively warm confident your legs (and lungs) can handle it! water of the lake also makes it a top water distance, and caves and sheer cliffs only Niseko Tourist Association accessible from the sea provide cool shade leisure spot. Canoeists and jet skiers can Tel: +81-136-44-2420 and a chance to view the birds that nest be seen on the water, and every July one http://www.niseko-ta.jp/en/ there. There’s no better way to define the of Japan’s northernmost open swim meets Niseko Adventure Centre (NAC) is held in the lake, and swimmers from Tel: +81-136-23-2093 words exploration and adventure! http://www.nac-web.com/e_index.htm throughout Japan gather to take part in the and 1,500-m events. Δঔ྽۞វរ̝ॠ 800- Δঔ྽ሄ኷۞ྖĂѣЧёЧᇹ۞វរ̝צNidom Classic Course ࡶຐࢋႽଐֳ © ҐھצҐཟٕߏ፛ϩཟֳھܜॠΞֻᏴፄĄညߏӱ඾௟ ଣᐍĄБ඀ౌѣགྷثNiseko Annupuri ̝኷Ă˵ΞͽЗ඾፾͢Ґд̈ፒঔ Famous for its powder snow in winter, រᖳಱ۞ጱྼᐌҖĂߏឰˠщ͕۞Җ඀Ą

໛Ⴕቐ଍ولNACNAC NISEKONISEKO AADVENTUREDVENTURE CCENTREENTRE Niseko Annupuri’s range of relatively ҽ߽ © ໛ႵቐوჅޕ෷ޕࡨǈᅘو੤ഢلaccessible mountain trails are ideal for ൲࿻ეॳഉ࿽ถҽ߽ ች໻ࢪกက౦໻࿽ถ౱ૣቐۺၭᇗă൥֓ዸ࿈լޥtrail running. Piste trails and trekking ଍৹ ܡᅘॿႵڞRafting ഢǈნ৹ჾᇀဏᥳ߽Ѥ༺߽ණ౦ࡦ໻ăഩ֔ ှ֔ăوᅖ๾ှǈกു൉ѠဲـوSeicomart courses combine to create courses up to ݙ Originally developed for military use and experience, as everyone pulls together to can sometime get quite cold, with said to be unsinkable and puncture-proof, harness the strength of nature for their participants wearing long-sleeved these virtually indestructible rubber boats own enjoyment. clothing and long pants under the special are now used in whitewater activities Hokkaido’s most famous areas that dry suits that are provided – a style of throughout the world. Even those with no link rafting with tourism are the rafting pioneered by the Niseko experience of rafting can enjoy the raw Shiribetsu River in Niseko, the Sorachi Adventure Centre (NAC). In spring, the excitement of shooting the rapids under River in Furano, and the Mu River in rivers swelled by the snowmelt are not for the watchful eye of professional guides Shimukappu, Hidaka, which is said to be the fainthearted, and even the Toyohira and crewmembers. Hokkaido’s abundant one of the top three whitewater rivers in River in the suburbs of Sapporo becomes natural surroundings and wealth of clear Japan. It goes without saying that a popular rafting spot. However, in fast-flowing rivers supplied by the although the snowmelt-boosted river summer, the slightly more sedate rapids in mountaintop snowmelt make it an ideal water in April and May make the rafting Niseko make rafting an enjoyable activity location to take part in this great bonding dynamic, it also means the experience for all the family – kids and grandparents included – and an ideal way to escape the mid-August heat of summer. Ducky A great summer rafting experience for © NACNAC NISEKONISEKO ADVENTUREADVENTURE CENTRECENTRE those seeking the thrills of shooting the rapids – a ducky is a small rubber boat for Games in August one or two people, enabling you to be responsible for controlling your own craft. Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters (baseball) Consadole Sapporo (football) Navigate the same waters as the rafting Games scheduled in Hokkaido in August © 1996 H.F.C. teams – but don’t rule out a soaking or Aug. 2 18:00 vs. Chiba Lotte (Sapporo Dome) Aug. 19 18:00 vs. Orix (Sapporo Dome) Games scheduled in Hokkaido in August Aug. 3 18:00 vs. Chiba Lotte (Sapporo Dome) Aug. 20 15:00 vs. Orix (Sapporo Dome) Aug. 17 19:00 vs. JEF United (Sapporo Dome) even capsizing! Boats made from the Aug. 4 18:00 vs. Chiba Lotte (Sapporo Dome) Aug. 21 13:00 vs. Orix (Sapporo Dome) Aug. 21 13:00 vs. Kyoto Sanga (Hakodate) same tough materials as the rafts ensure Aug. 12 18:00 vs. Softbank (Sapporo Dome) Aug. 23 18:00 vs. Rakuten (Sapporo Dome) Consadole Sapporo http://www.consadole-sapporo.jp/ Aug. 13 14:00 vs. Softbank (Sapporo Dome) Aug. 24 18:00 vs. Rakuten (Sapporo Dome) participants enjoy thrilling adventures, Aug. 14 13:00 vs. Softbank (Sapporo Dome) Aug. 25 18:00 vs. Rakuten (Sapporo Dome) safely. Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters http://fighters.co.jp/

© NACNAC NISEKONISEKO ADVENTUREADVENTURE CCENTREENTRE 8 Sports Sports 9 AnAn aadventuredventure ssportsports pparadisearadise – Mountain biking Niseko’s mountain trails have the added appeal of there being fewer bears here there’sthere’s somethingsomething forfor eeveryoneveryone iinn NisekoNiseko than many other areas of Hokkaido, There’s no better way of enjoying the natural surroundings than by making it an ideal region for trekking and involving them in your activities. Here are a few of the adventure sports mountain biking. From single-track available in and around the Niseko area that will leave you in no doubt that downhill trails with views of Mt. Yotei, to you’ve experienced Hokkaido at its breathtaking best. cross country routes in its foothills, there’s something to suit all levels of ability and fitness. © NACNAC NISEKONISEKO ADVENTUREADVENTURE CENTRECENTRE Sea kayaking Lake Toya 30 km long, used in the trail running Not far from Niseko is the Oshoro coast of Lake Toya, famous for hosting the G8 meeting held every September. Why not Otaru, where the calm, clear waters of the Hokkaido Toyako Summit, is less than an take the gondola and combine a bit of Sea of Japan invite sea kayakers to enjoy hour away from Niseko. With many hot sightseeing with cheering-on the runners? the marine life from its surface. In the springs and the active Mt. Usu volcano, But only think about entering the race, with shallower waters, swimming fish, sea the area is a popular tourist destination, its vertical difference of 1000 m, if you’re urchins and starfish seem within touching but the clear and comparatively warm confident your legs (and lungs) can handle it! water of the lake also makes it a top water distance, and caves and sheer cliffs only Niseko Tourist Association accessible from the sea provide cool shade leisure spot. Canoeists and jet skiers can Tel: +81-136-44-2420 and a chance to view the birds that nest be seen on the water, and every July one http://www.niseko-ta.jp/en/ there. There’s no better way to define the of Japan’s northernmost open swim meets Niseko Adventure Centre (NAC) is held in the lake, and swimmers from Tel: +81-136-23-2093 words exploration and adventure! http://www.nac-web.com/e_index.htm throughout Japan gather to take part in the and 1,500-m events. Δঔ྽۞វរ̝ॠ 800- Δঔ྽ሄ኷۞ྖĂѣЧёЧᇹ۞វរ̝צNidom Classic Course ࡶຐࢋႽଐֳ © ҐھצҐཟٕߏ፛ϩཟֳھܜॠΞֻᏴፄĄညߏӱ඾௟ ଣᐍĄБ඀ౌѣགྷثNiseko Annupuri ̝኷Ă˵ΞͽЗ඾፾͢Ґд̈ፒঔ Famous for its powder snow in winter, រᖳಱ۞ጱྼᐌҖĂߏឰˠщ͕۞Җ඀Ą

Okhotsk culture found, and it is believed the families featured bear worship in the form of the Mysterious Okhotsk people worked together with large nets during the famous “bear sending” rituals. The fishing season. The people were also Okhotsk culture had an enormous effect from the north known to keep dogs and pigs, which they on ending the Jomon culture in Hokkaido, By Yasushi Morikage would use for food. Large amounts of with mixed breeding cited as being one of dental plaque detected in the excavated the causes of decline. Recent gene From Honshu to the south, the Jomon skulls of the Okhotsk people suggest a analysis has revealed a type of gene culture that had existed over a period of high calcium diet based on the meat of unique to the Okhotsk people in some more than 10,000 years made way for the marine creatures. Ainu but the same gene is not found in Yayoi culture that was based on growing people of the Jomon culture, providing yet rice. However, in Hokkaido the Jomon more evidence of Hokkaido’s fascinating culture continued to develop; farming did past. not exist and, instead, life was based around the utilization of the blessings of Why not get an insight into nature, until the birth of the Ainu culture the Okhotsk culture? in the 13th century. In this period of pre-Ainu culture, a Hokkaido Museum of Northern Peoples (Abashiri) A museum featuring exhibits of the world’s northern completely different culture arrived on peoples in areas surrounding the Sea of Okhotsk. See Hokkaido’s coastline from the north – the remains unearthed from Okhotsk culture archeological sites, and the famous small icon of a woman known as Okhotsk culture. This culture was so alien the Okhotsk Venus. and mysterious to the Japanese culture at The Okhotsk people also considered Website in English, Chinese and Korean http://hoppohm.org/index2.htm the time, but recent research has meant the bear to be an important animal. Bear that more and more is slowly being worship was not something that existed in Moyoro Shell Mound (Abashiri) The site that triggered the discovery of the Okhotsk learned. the Jomon culture – a distinctively culture; conveniently located by the Abashiri River The Okhotsk people, as they are northern peoples thing like the totem poles estuary. known, lived in Hokkaido’s coastal similar to those of the indigenous peoples Tokoro Iseki-no-Mori (Tokoro) regions between the 5th and 9th centuries, of North America. Eventually the A park that forms part of the Tokoro archeological site where preserved remains of dwellings from the Jomon hunting seals and sea lions, and catching Okhotsk people disappeared along with culture onwards can be found. Facilities in the forest herring and cod. Large dwellings where the Hokkaido Jomon culture, signaling the house exhibits of Okhotsk culture from the Tokoro area. several families lived together have been birth of the Ainu culture, which again

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