"Inviting You to 𝑲𝑼𝑺𝑯𝑰𝑹𝑶 𝑪𝑰𝑻𝒀 of the Early Heisei Era"

The absolute classics you've eaten casually since childhood, the places you still go to without a second thought as an adult, the one spot you have to visit when you come home... Kusuro introduces these long-time favorite foods of Kushiro in the style of an early Heisei era (late 80s-early 90s) TV show, a time when Japan was in its bubble economy.

─　𝑲𝑼𝑺𝑯𝑰𝑹𝑶
　　　𝑶𝑭𝑭𝑰𝑪𝑬 𝑳𝑨𝑫𝒀
　　　　𝑴𝑬𝑬𝑻𝑺
　　　　　𝑳𝑶𝑵𝑮 𝑯𝑰𝑻 𝑭𝑶𝑶𝑫𝑺　─

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The video is 4 minutes and 53 seconds long, but the quality is so good you'll want to watch it for an hour straight! There are also playful details hidden in the displayed time and weather. From here, we'll introduce some of Kushiro's long-time favorite foods featured in the video!

Popular for Ages! Kushiro's Long-Time Favorite Foods

Chikuroen Azumaya Sohonten's "Kashiwanuki"

First up is "Kashiwanuki" from Chikuroen Azumaya Sohonten, a long-established soba restaurant founded in 1874.

With the wonderful aroma of dashi broth and savory chicken that whets the appetite, "Kashiwanuki" is a dish deeply loved by the people of Kushiro. Surprisingly, it's actually Kashiwa Soba (chicken soba) with the noodles removed. It's common for Kushiro locals to order "Kashiwanuki" as a side dish to enjoy with their main soba noodles.

Kadoya's "Tsubuyaki"

Next is "Tsubuyaki" from Kadoya, a corner shop in Kushiro's entertainment district, Suehiro.

The Aotsubu whelk they use doesn't get tough even when boiled and has a great, satisfying texture! You firmly stick a skewer in, slowly twist it to pull out the whelk meat. It looks absolutely delicious! Be sure to drink up the special sauce left inside the shell. This Kushiro specialty, Tsubuyaki, is also available for takeout.

Furansu Sakan's "Chocolate Parfait"

This is the "Chocolate Parfait" from the long-established coffee shop, Furansu Sakan.

Chosen from a large menu along with a cup of blended coffee, the chocolate parfait is a gorgeous treat topped with plenty of fruits like melon and banana over ice cream and whipped cream. It's also a great place to visit for a "Shime Parfait," a parfait to perfectly round off a night of drinking.

All of these are truly "Long-Time Favorite Foods" that have been loved by locals for many years. We spoke with Kusuro, the creators of the video, to ask them about the story behind this production that is filled with love for Kushiro.