Port Town Walks in Hokkaido with Rui Yoshida — Season 1, Episode 10: Mori edition
Documentary • 24 min • 1 season, 13 episodes • ★ 10.0/10
Episode synopsis
Mori is famous for the "ikameshi", one of the most popular ekiben in Japan. It is a simple dish of small squid stuffed with white rice and glutinous rice and cooked. The handmade taste has not changed since its launch in 1941. They were also treated to "scallop kombu fried tofu pouches," a unique taste of Mori that was devised by the fishermen's mothers. The two headed to the foot of Mount Kobagatake to enjoy the great outdoors. Surrounded by bright blue skies and lush greenery, they went horse trekking. In the evening, we had a drink at a tavern popular among the locals. The owner's business card reads "Eating Aquarium". Turning our attention to the counter, we saw an aquarium full of fresh fish and shellfish! On this particular day, conger eel was recommended, which was sliced and deep-fried on the spot. Both Rui and Ana Muroya were impressed by the deliciousness of the tempura, and the french fries, made with potatoes that have been fermented for a year, were also superb.
About Port Town Walks in Hokkaido with Rui Yoshida
Rui Yoshidas, well-known as the bar poet from "Rui Yoshida's Pub Wandering Record", popular travel program that tours the port towns of Hokkaido with HBC announcer Kanako Muroya. Visit a delicious restaurant where local Hamakkos (Yokohama natives) frequent and having their fill of delicious sake while enjoying the fresh seafood. The owner of the shop and regular customers are also very excited. Bar poet, Rui Yoshida, travels around in search of hidden sights, seasonal flavors and sake, and encounters in the port city of Hokkaido. It is a travel program full of the charm of Hokkaido.