Uncover the Many Facets of Japan: Sapporo

Uncover the Many Facets of Japan: Sapporo

10 Love Letters to Hokkaido

Text by: Joshua Pang / Photos by: Ling Doh Kin / Special thanks: Japan National Tourism Organization Kuala Lumpur Office, Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau(TCVB) - 20 March 2024


My first encounter with Hokkaido feels like a love letter, with each word and sentence warming the heart. From Otaru to Asahikawa, from Sapporo to Furano, these enchanting cities turn Hokkaido into our land of romance.

10 Love Letters to Hokkaido (8)
-Sapporo

Dear H,

During the later hours in Hokkaido, it’s easy to spot ramen shops with long queues. Their bright signs shine exceptionally in the dark, and as one approaches, the aroma of ramen broth fills the air. Whether it’s Sapporo-style miso, Asahikawa-style soy sauce, or Hakodate-style salt flavour, a bowl of warm, delicious ramen always holds a mysterious power to soothe the soul.

Sitting inside an original Sapporo Ramen Yokocho shop, as the delicate sweetness of the broth touches my lips, my weary body feels nourished. It’s the mysterious power of food, not just to satiate hunger but to bring joy and provide a supreme pleasure to the taste buds.

The magic of cuisine draws us back to Hokkaido time and again. Savouring a bowl of seafood donburi in Nijo Market, experiencing the instant melting of sea urchin in the mouth; taking a sip of the rich and slightly spicy soup, warming one’s body on a chilly night; indulging in the tender, flavourful Genghis Khan barbecue lamb. And at the end of each meal, don’t forget to get a scoop of the sweet, smooth, refreshing ice cream made with high quality Hokkaido milk, and feel what real love tastes like. 

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