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Food & Drink

Field guides · 10 from the ground

Food & Drink

Hokkaido cuisine, restaurants, and food experiences

Hakodate Morning Market: What to Eat, What to Skip, and How to Do It Right

March 31, 2026 by
Colorful seafood display at a Japanese fish market
Food & DrinkHakodate Morning Market: What to Eat, What to Skip, and How to Do It RightThis article contains affiliate links. If you book through them, I earn a small commission at no extra cost to…11 min read
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Jingisukan: Hokkaido’s Lamb BBQ That Locals Actually Eat

March 31, 2026 by
Meat and vegetables grilling on a traditional indoor charcoal grill
Food & DrinkJingisukan: Hokkaido’s Lamb BBQ That Locals Actually EatThis article contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I earn a small commission at no…12 min read
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Hokkaido Dairy: Cheese, Ice Cream, and Farm Visits

March 28, 2026March 24, 2026 by Hokkaido Adventures
Food & DrinkHokkaido Dairy: Cheese, Ice Cream, and Farm VisitsHokkaido produces over half of Japan's milk and most of its butter and cheese. The combination of cool climate, open…3 min read
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Hokkaido Seafood Guide: What to Eat, Where to Eat It, and When

March 29, 2026March 24, 2026 by Hokkaido Adventures
Fresh chirashi sushi seafood rice bowl from a sushi restaurant in Otaru Hokkaido
Food & DrinkHokkaido Seafood Guide: What to Eat, Where to Eat It, and WhenHokkaido is surrounded by three seas and produces some of the best seafood in Japan. Eating it here, at source,…3 min read
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Hokkaido Craft Beer: Breweries, Taprooms, and What to Drink

March 29, 2026March 24, 2026 by Hokkaido Adventures
Modern craft beer bar interior with multiple beer taps in Japan
Food & DrinkHokkaido Craft Beer: Breweries, Taprooms, and What to DrinkSapporo is where Japanese beer started — the Sapporo Brewery opened here in 1876 — and the city has grown…5 min read
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Hokkaido Whisky: Yoichi Distillery, Bars, and Where to Taste Japan’s Best

March 29, 2026March 24, 2026 by Hokkaido Adventures
Stone buildings of the Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery in Yoichi Hokkaido Japan
Food & DrinkHokkaido Whisky: Yoichi Distillery, Bars, and Where to Taste Japan’s BestJapanese whisky has become one of the most sought-after spirits in the world, and the story starts in Hokkaido. Masataka…4 min read
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Hokkaido’s Best Food Markets: Morning Markets, Night Markets, and Where to Eat Like a Local

March 29, 2026March 24, 2026 by Hokkaido Adventures
Fresh seafood stalls at the Hakodate Asaichi morning market in Hokkaido
Food & DrinkHokkaido’s Best Food Markets: Morning Markets, Night Markets, and Where to Eat Like a LocalHokkaido's food markets are where the island's agricultural and fishing output meets the public. Unlike the department store food halls…5 min read
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Sapporo Soup Curry: What It Is and Where to Eat It

March 28, 2026March 24, 2026 by Hokkaido Adventures
Bowl of soup curry with vegetables and chicken at PICANTE restaurant in Sapporo
Food & DrinkSapporo Soup Curry: What It Is and Where to Eat ItEveryone knows about Sapporo travel guide's ramen. Soup curry gets far less international attention, which is a shame because locals…6 min read
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Best Ramen in Sapporo: 12 Shops Worth the Queue

March 29, 2026March 24, 2026 by Hokkaido Adventures
Close-up of noodle strainers hanging in a Japanese ramen restaurant
Food & DrinkBest Ramen in Sapporo: 12 Shops Worth the QueueSapporo invented miso ramen in the 1950s and has been perfecting it ever since. The city has hundreds of ramen…7 min read
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Hokkaido Food Guide: 20 Dishes You Must Try

March 29, 2026March 24, 2026 by Hokkaido Adventures
Close-up of a savory Japanese ramen bowl with noodles egg and toppings
Food & DrinkHokkaido Food Guide: 20 Dishes You Must TryHokkaido isn't just a travel destination — it's an eating destination. The island produces a staggering proportion of Japan's food:…10 min read
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Tours & tastings we’ve reviewed

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★ 5.0Sapporo Bar Hopping Food TourFrom $108
★ 4.9Sapporo: Sumo Show Experience with Japanese food & PhotoFrom $772 hours
★ 4.8Eat Like a Local in Sapporo – Private & Custom Food TourFrom $1883 hours
★ 4.6Hokkaido Sapporo :Hill of Buddha, Beer Museum & Fish MarketFrom $64
★ 5.0A pairing experience in Sapporo where you can enjoy tempura and 3 kinds of Hokkaido-only sake, along with a soba-noodle making experience!From $123
★ 4.5Sapporo: Buddha Hill, TV Tower, and Sake Stand Bar TourFrom $1708h 30m
★ 4.5Sapporo: Historical Village of Hokkaido and Beer Museum TourFrom $1888h 30m
★ 5.0Sauna experience with great view & tour to enjoy food, blue beerFrom $118

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