Port Town Walks in Hokkaido with Rui Yoshida — Season 1, Episode 7: Hidaka edition
Documentary • 24 min • 1 season, 13 episodes • ★ 10.0/10
Episode synopsis
The Hidaka region is home to thoroughbred horses. The two enjoyed interacting with horses in the great outdoors. Discovered the "Mother of the beach direct sales shop". The store's specialty was hot fluffy fish cakes. The best product was made from the ovaries of the willow octopus, called "tako-manma". In the Hidaka region, sea urchins caught during this season are marketed as "spring sea urchins". At a restaurant, we enjoyed a bowl with a generous portion of "spring sea urchin" on top. Spring sea urchins grow on delicious kelp from the Hidaka region and are characterized by their sweetness. After dark we headed to an izakaya in Shizunai. An old private house and the kerosene lamps create a nostalgic and warm atmosphere. The most popular dish at the restaurant is grilled half a young chicken over a charcoal fire. The secret of its flavor lies in its original seasoning, Saturated Salt Sake. This all-purpose seasoning is made by dissolving salt in sake and adding Hidaka kelp extract.
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.