Summer Tradition of Hokkaido
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Charm of Hokkaido foods CORN CORN Data collection for enjoying the Hokkaido corn more A wide variety of recipes using Hokkaido corn Corn Summer tradition of Hokkaido Grilled corn Fried rice with Tokachi Memuro Corn Corn potage Grill corn in a direct fire after pouring This is a special menu of Memuro Town, the largest producer This potage is full of the natural soy sauce over it. Its aroma will of corn in Japan. With plenty of corn produced in the town, sweetness of corn. In winter even Corn grown in Hokkaido has a reputation for stimulate your appetite. the fried rice is exquisite with a flavor of special corn butter. vending machines sell hot potage. It its sweetness and deliciousness. The most Location Memuro Town MAP A is good for souvenirs, too. popular way of cooking is boiling. Corn can ◆ http://tokachibare.jp/about_tokachi/towns/ be bought directly from roadside produce memuro/ ("Tokachi-bare" Tokachi Tourism Federation) stands when it is in season. 日 英 繁 簡 Generally, corn grains are yellow, but in some rare cases they are all white. White grains are characterized by their softness and stronger Refresh your mind and body in a vast, green field! sweetness. Tani Sightseeing Farm (Operation period: mid-June to November) This farm offers a harvesting experience of various kinds of vegetables and fruits. The harvested corn can be boiled and eaten on the spot. The farm has a restaurant, too. Experience period August to October Location 144-5 Mukaino, Hokuto City Production areas ~ Enjoy the fresh foods on site MAP B 774 509 151 ◆http://www.tani-farm.com/ 日 More than half the amount of corn produced in Japan is from Hokkaido. The main producers are the Tokachi Region and the Kamikawa area. Hokkaido Corn Itadakimasu Company (Operation period: April to October) Let's walk around a vast field, listening to the field guide's explanation. Freshly-picked corn is Producer Map Rebun Airport boiled on the spot. Eat it, and you will be impressed by its sweetness. Rishiri Airport Wakkanai Airport * Crops to be harvested may vary according to the season. Experience period July to August Location Suburbs of Obihiro City (The exact location varies according to the menu of experience.) MAP C Sapporo City (D) ◆http://www.itadakimasu-company.com/ 日 50-minute ride from New Chitose Airport ◆http://obikan.jp/ (Obihiro Tourism and Convention Bureau) 日 英 繁 簡 Monbetsu Airport Memanbetsu Airport Asahikawa Airport Nakashibetsu Airport Sapporo Okadama Airport Kushiro Airport New Chitose Airport Obihiro City (C) Obihiro Airport 30-minute ride from Obihiro Airport "Sugarcorn Wagon", which has been loved for a long time The "Sugarcorn Wagon" has been a specialty of Okushiri Airport Sapporo Odori Park for more than a century. The wagon sells freshly-boiled corn and grilled corn. Hakodate Airport Memuro Town (A) 50-minute ride from Obihiro Airport Location Sapporo City MAP D Hokuto City (B) 30-minute ride from Hakodate Airport Legend Operation period From the latter half of April to October Railway * May be closed on a rainy day Best Season Calendar (harvest time) ■ Railway (Shinkansen) ◆http://www.sta.or.jp/ (Sapporo Tourist Association) 日 英 Month Type January February March April May June July August September October November December Expressway Corn Airport 17 18.