<<

Charm of 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 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 . 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, 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 boiled on the spot. Eat it, and you will be impressed by its sweetness. Airport * Crops to be harvested may vary according to the season. Experience period July to August Location Suburbs of City (The exact location varies according to the menu of experience.) MAP C City (D) ◆http://www.itadakimasu-company.com/ 日 50-minute ride from ◆http://obikan.jp/ (Obihiro Tourism and Convention Bureau) 日 英 繁 簡

Memanbetsu Airport Airport Sapporo 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 Sapporo Odori Park for more than a century. The wagon sells freshly-boiled corn and grilled corn. Airport Memuro Town (A) 50-minute ride from Obihiro Airport Location Sapporo City MAP D Hokuto City (B) 30-minute ride from 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 () ◆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