Port Town Walks in Hokkaido with Rui Yoshida

This is the first instalment of Pub Poet Rui Yoshida's tour of Hokkaido's port cities! Visited was Otaru! The first episode aired on New Year's Day! Instead of visiting tourist spots and famous restaurants, he wanders around looking for delicious restaurants frequented by Otaru residents... Accompanying Rui Yoshida is HBC announcer Kanako Murotani. They have one thing in common, they both love to drink... what kind of fun will they have? Their exploration of Otaru will begin.

This time, the port town is Hakodate, a popular sightseeing spot in Hokkaido. The morning market is filled with cheerful shouts of "Irasshai!" as the gourmand pub poet Rui Yoshida and Kanako Murotani visit. In addition to fresh seafood, they also enjoy Japanese sweets from a century-old rice cake store, where the fourth generation of the family makes the sweets with the irresistible chewy texture. They also visit a custom-made musical instrument store and are fascinated by the sound of handmade guitars, rare even in Hokkaido. At a certain tavern, Anna Murotani was surprised. "What? The fish is grilled whole!" What kind of grilled fish can only be eaten here, where the mysterious way the food is served brings out delicious flavors and excitement? Then to a Spanish restaurant in a Japanese-style building using Taisho glass, whose unique distortions are somewhat nostalgic. Sipping on wine and tasted seasonal dishes that went well with the wine. A great time chatting and getting tipsy!

Rui Yoshida, the pub poet, will be wandering around Muroran, the "iron town" of Hokkaido. He will be accompanied by Kanako Murotani, HBC announcer. Having traveled to Otaru and Hakodate, the two are in perfect synch. The two first headed to a fun spot unique to the iron town. They tried their hand at making a "Bolta", a doll made of only metal such as bolts and screws, with rich expressions! Muroran is famous for its "Curry Ramen" and "Muroran Yakitori" which is eaten with western ginger, but the Muroran style of "Katsudon" is a little different! Mr. Rui was surprised to see the steam rising from the bowl of pork cutlet... Rui was also amazed at the boiling steam of the katsudon. The fantastic night view of the factories is also a wonderful memory of the "Iron Town". After all, it's time for a drink. At the beer garden to enjoy the short summer, I was impressed by the unique way of drinking in this season! I rediscovered the charm of Muroran!

Pub poet Rui Yoshida wanders around Mashike, accompanied by Kanako Murotani, HBC announcer. The town which flourished as a "herring town," was also known as "the place of 1,000 herring stones" in its heyday, when netmasters and merchants lavished their fortunes on mansions. Many historic buildings remain. Getting off at Mashike Station, last stop on JR Rumoi Line, first thing that struck them was the fresh seafood from the Japan Sea. Fresh and clear sweet shrimp and the original delicacies of Mashike. Also visited an orchard away from the harbor, tasting delicious fruits produced by the natural environment of Mt. Shokanbetsu. Famous sake "Kunimare". You can't miss visiting the brewery. Sake made in the harsh natural environment of Mashike has a unique, deep, dry taste. Rui tasting sake at the brewery, and tourists began to flock there. Rui, in a good mood with a cup of sake in his hand, held his favorite "Sake Enkai" on the spot. Here's to a good time, brought about by great sake!

Pub poet Rui Yoshida wanders around the fishing town of Kushiro. First stop Kushiro Marsh. Surrounded by magnificent scenery, they were thrilled to hear calls of deer and birds... First, they enjoyed the great nature of East Hokkaido! After inhaling all that delicious air, we had to fill our stomachs as well, so to a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant. Although entering the restaurant casually, they were very excited by amazing nigiri and portions. Bodies and minds filled with freshness and quality of excellent food. Local sake, a must for sake lovers. Also a crane game machine unique to Kushiro! What's inside is high-grade foodstuff. The two of them were so absorbed in the crane game that they couldn't help but wonder if they were able to get the luxury food! What goes well with a night in Kushiro is Robata. We found a restaurant called "Mom" that the locals love. Both amazed at the all-you-can-eat snacks for 1,000 yen. Delicious food and drinks, and the warm-hearted people...

Yoichi Town is located at the base of the Shakotan Peninsula, jutting out into the Sea of Japan side of Hokkaido. During this coldest time of the year, pub poet Rui Yoshida wanders around in search of delicious sake and snacks. Accompanied by HBC announcer Kanako Murotani. Once again, we had many wonderful encounters.

This is the seventh installment of Rui Yoshida's tour of Hokkaido's port towns! This time to the Hidaka region! The Hidaka region of Hokkaido faces the Pacific Ocean. Rui Yoshida, pub poet, wanders around in search of delicious sake and snacks while feeling the breath of spring. Accompanying him is, of course, HBC announcer Kanako Murotani. Once again, we had many wonderful encounters.

Poet Yoshida Rui's 8th tour of Hokkaido's port towns! To Shakotan Peninsula in summer! Cape Shakotan in Hokkaido, facing the Sea of Japan. Surrounded by the "Shakotan blue" that stretches from the coast to the horizon and up to the sky, pub poet Rui Yoshida wanders around in search of delicious sake and snacks. Accompanying him is, of course, HBC announcer Kanako Murotani. There were many wonderful encounters this time as well.

Let's head to Matsumae Town, a castle town, for the ninth installment of Rui Yoshida's tour of Hokkaido's port towns! Matsumae Town in southern Hokkaido once prospered as the center of the Matsumae Clan. In the southern part of Hokkaido, the town of Matsumae once prospered as the center of the Matsumae Clan. Feeling the atmosphere of the castle town, the bar poet Rui Yoshida wanders around in search of delicious sake and snacks. Accompanying him is Kanako Murotani, an HBC announcer who loves to drink! It was another wonderful trip.

Part 10 of Rui Yoshida's tour of Hokkaido's port towns takes him to Mori, home of the famous "squid rice"! Look north and you'll find Eruption Bay, a treasure trove of seafood. To the north is Eruption Bay, a treasure trove of seafood, and to the east is the lush greenery of Mount Komagatake. Rui Yoshida, pub poet, will be wandering around Mori on the Watashima Peninsula in search of delicious sake and snacks. Accompanying him is, of course, HBC announcer Kanako Murotani. Once again, the trip was full of excitement! It turned out to be a wonderful trip.

Part 11 of Rui Yoshida's tour of Hokkaido's port towns takes him to Tomakomai, where Hoki (sea urchin) is delicious! About an hour and a half south of Sapporo by car. About an hour and a half drive south of Sapporo, the bar poet Rui Yoshida wanders around Tomakomai, which faces the Pacific Ocean, in search of delicious sake and snacks. He is accompanied, of course, by HBC announcer Kanako Murotani. Again, lots of smiles! It was a fun trip.

Part 12 of Rui Yoshida's tour of Hokkaido's port cities is full of salmon in Ishikari! This time, we will be visiting Ishikari City, which is located north of Sapporo City. This time, Rui Yoshida, a bar poet, wanders around Ishikari, which faces the Sea of Japan, in search of delicious sake and snacks. Accompanying him is, of course, HBC announcer Kanako Murotani. It was a wonderful trip that warmed both body and soul

Rui Yoshida's tour of Hokkaido's port town, the 13th edition, enjoys the season in Iwanai in the harsh winter! !! Iwanai Town facing the Sea of ​​Japan. Rui Yoshida, a bar poet, wanders around in search of delicious sake and side dishes at this time when the cold weather becomes even more severe due to the wind and snow blowing from the sea. Accompanied by HBC announcer Kanako Muroya. The gusset was full of seasonal taste and people's love. If you look at Iwanai's specialties, you will find a lot of delicious things such as "Tempura Ramen", "Tachikama", and "Tara Maruyaki".